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B.C. mother sentenced to 4 1/2 years in prison for death of 18-month-old
Police say the mother pleaded guilty to manslaughter after investigators spent years piecing together the toddler’s death.
On Monday, a British Columbia Supreme Court judge sentenced Karma Dyck to 4 1/2 years in prison for the manslaughter of her 18-month-old daughter in New Westminster.
An investigation into the infant's death began on July 21, 2021, after police determined the circumstances were "suspicious," according to the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team.
Investigators "worked tirelessly" to uncover the events, noting the difficulty of gathering evidence in cases involving private settings and limited witnesses.
Dyck pleaded guilty to manslaughter last April, following charges of manslaughter, aggravated assault, and failure to provide the necessaries of life filed in February 2023.
According to IHIT spokesperson Sgt. Freda Fong, establishing the truth offers opportunities to learn from the tragedy and prevent similar future incidents.