December 13th 2024.
Scott Jeff, a resident of Bedfordshire, committed a heinous crime by taking the life of innocent two-year-old Isabella Wheildon. Isabella was described as a "shining light" in the lives of those who knew her. Her father, Thomas Wheildon, lovingly referred to her as an extension of himself and cherished every moment spent with her. Isabella was a perfect child in every way and enjoyed visiting farms and the zoo with her family.
The devastating incident took place on June 26th of last year, after Isabella's mother's partner, Scott Jeff, subjected her to a "cruel campaign of violence and abuse". Isabella's father, Thomas, was heartbroken by the loss of his precious daughter and shared that he misses her every single day. He also expressed how exhilarating it was to see the world through his daughter's innocent and curious eyes, but now that light has been extinguished forever.
The judge presiding over the case revealed that Mr. Jeff had caused fatal injuries to Isabella's pelvis by either stamping or kicking her with great force between her legs. The poor child succumbed to her injuries hours later. Her body was discovered four days later, locked in a bathroom of a temporary housing unit in Ipswich. Shockingly, during this time, Mr. Jeff and Isabella's mother, Chelsea Gleason-Mitchell, had taken her body with them on shopping trips to purchase items that Mr. Jeff wanted, including his favorite aftershave and X Box games.
Chelsea Gleason-Mitchell, aged 24, was found not guilty of Isabella's murder, but she did admit to allowing or causing her death. The judge was appalled by her actions, stating that she stood by and let the abuse and violence happen to her own daughter. He described her as a weak and spineless person who was more concerned about her own comfort and maintaining a relationship with Mr. Jeff, rather than protecting her child.
The court learned that Isabella had been a happy and healthy child until Mr. Jeff entered her life. The prosecutor shared that the couple had reconciled in May 2023 after Chelsea's relationship with Isabella's father ended. During their holiday at the Norfolk coast, Mr. Jeff took over potty training Isabella, but he couldn't handle her occasional accidents and began punishing her. Isabella's injuries, including fractured arms and the fatal pelvic injury, were concealed under a puffer jacket and sunglasses.
Mr. Jeff's lawyer claimed that his intention was to cause serious bodily harm, not to kill Isabella. However, the post-mortem report revealed that she ultimately died due to a bone marrow embolism caused by skeletal trauma. After leaving her body in the bathroom, Mr. Jeff and Ms. Gleason-Mitchell were seen enjoying themselves at a pub before being arrested in the early hours of July 1st.
Mr. Jeff was sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 26 years after being found guilty of murder and two counts of child cruelty. Ms. Gleason-Mitchell, on the other hand, was found not guilty of murder but pleaded guilty to causing or allowing the death of a child. Isabella's paternal grandmother, Michelle Wheildon, shared that the thought of what was done to her granddaughter and how terrified she must have been haunts her. Isabella's maternal grandmother, Ann Mitchell, tearfully expressed how a large piece of her and her family was taken away when Isabella died. She now visits the crematorium with Isabella's favorite snacks just to spend time with her.
Isabella's aunt, Jade Anglum, lovingly remembered her as the "shining light" in all of their lives. The loss of such a young and innocent life has left a void in the hearts of everyone who knew her. Isabella will always be remembered and cherished by her loved ones.
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