13-year-old foster child sentenced to two years in prison for running over foster mother with car.

A 13-year-old British foster child has been sentenced to two years in custody following a tragic hit-and-run incident on April 5th that claimed the life of his foster mother, Marcia Grant. According to Prosecutor Gary Crothers, the boy, who cannot be named due to his age, was heard saying, “Is she dead? Looks like I got my first kill” after running over the 60-year-old with her own car. He was arrested an hour later and threatened to kill a police woman’s family with expletives.

At Sheffield Crown Court the boy pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and prosecutors dropped a murder charge. Marcia Grant had been a foster mother since 2016 and was highly regarded in the Greenhill area of Sheffield, Northern England.

The tragedy of the incident weighed heavy on the heart of Marcia Grant’s daughter, Gemma Grant, who emotionally addressed the court. She described her mother as someone who “wanted to pull the world into a hug” and uplift those facing adversity. With great sorrow, Gemma Grant added, “We will never forgive him and will carry this trauma with us always.”

As it turns out, the boy had planned to visit his family when he stole Marcia Grant’s keys. He later claimed he grabbed a kitchen knife for self-defense and, as he started the car, Marcia Grant attempted to intervene, standing behind the vehicle to block it. Despite pleas from her husband, Delroy Grant, the boy shifted into reverse, causing fatal injuries.

The boy, who prosecutors argued had no intent to harm Marcia Grant, expressed panic and stated, “I never intended to hit her or cause her any harm. I’m very sorry for what has happened.” He also admitted to being a “gangster” since the age of 9, and will be held in a secure youth center due to his age rather than an adult prison. Additionally, he was disqualified from driving for six years.

The family of Marcia Grant expressed disappointment with the legal outcome, releasing a statement on the South Yorkshire Police website. They believed there was “clear premeditation to do serious harm” and voiced their frustration with the justice system. This tragic incident will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved Marcia Grant.

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