The Hidden Daughter: Shocking Story of a Mother’s Secret Life
A mother in Cheshire, England, has been sentenced to seven and a half years in prison for keeping her daughter hidden in a drawer for nearly three years.
The child, born in March 2020, was concealed from family and friends and suffered severe neglect, malnutrition, and untreated medical conditions.
Discovered in February 2023, the girl was developmentally delayed, unable to walk or talk, and displayed signs of extreme deprivation.
The mother claimed fear of her abusive partner drove her actions. The child is now in care and recovering.