January 21st 2025.
Simon Vickers, a 50-year-old man, is currently facing charges of murder and manslaughter for the tragic death of his 14-year-old daughter, Scarlett Vickers, at their home in Darlington, County Durham last July. As her mother, Sarah Hall, took the stand to give her testimony, she emotionally shared her perspective on the events leading up to her daughter's death.
In her statement, Ms. Hall revealed that she did not witness the moment her daughter was fatally stabbed in the heart, but she firmly believes it was an accident. She explained that on the night of the incident, she was cooking spaghetti bolognese in the kitchen with Simon and Scarlett. They were all having a fun and happy conversation about their upcoming holiday plans, and Ms. Hall recalled that her partner was a loving and hands-on father to Scarlett.
When defense attorney Nicholas Lumley KC asked Ms. Hall if she had any concerns about Simon's care for their daughter, she confidently replied, "No, never." Mr. Lumley then went on to ask if she would still be with Simon if she thought he had intentionally harmed their daughter, to which she replied with a resounding "Definitely not." Scarlett was her number one priority, her best friend, and her little girl.
Ms. Hall went on to describe the events of that night, stating that Scarlett had come downstairs to join them at around 10 pm. They were all in a playful mood, and Ms. Hall and her daughter were even attempting to throw grapes into each other's mouths. Simon joined in on the fun and at one point, Ms. Hall playfully snipped at him with some tongs. Scarlett teased her father and told him not to be "so wimpy" when he complained.
As Ms. Hall turned to start serving their dinner, she heard Scarlett say "ow" and when she turned around, she saw blood coming from her daughter's side. She broke down in tears as she recounted this moment to the jury, stating that she had no idea how it happened. She then revealed that she never once thought Simon could harm their daughter and did not even ask him what had happened, as it never crossed her mind.
When Mr. Lumley questioned Ms. Hall about whether she tried to protect Simon during her police interview, she firmly denied it. She explained that there was no need to protect him, as it was just a tragic accident. She firmly declared her belief in Simon's innocence and their strong love for their daughter, stating that Scarlett always came first for both of them.
The trial is ongoing, and the family continues to mourn the loss of Scarlett.
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