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Mother jailed for baby hairdryer burns death

🐿️ The Squirrel's Take
Using a household appliance as a weapon shows the dark side of everyday tech when misused.
💡 Why it matters
This case highlights the potential for ordinary devices to cause extreme harm, raising urgent questions about safety education and parental oversight.

Courtney Gartshore, 28, was sentenced to prison for killing her three-month-old daughter Dahlia-Rose by applying sustained heat from a hairdryer to the infant's head and body. The court described the injuries as resulting from 'significant and sustained heat'.

📡 Where we spotted it (2)
BBC News
Mother jailed for killing baby by burning her with a hairdryer
44d ago
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bbc.com
Mother jailed for baby daughter's hairdryer burns death
44d ago
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