Baby P’s Killer Tracey Connelly Cleared for Release After Years Behind Bars
Tracey Connelly, mother of the infamous Baby P, has been granted parole after serving time for causing the death of her 17-month-old son. The Old Bailey jailed her in 2009 following the tragic death of Peter Connelly in their Tottenham home.
Baby P’s Horrific Abuse and Death
- Baby P suffered more than 50 injuries before his death in 2007.
- Despite 60 visits from social workers, police, and health pros in eight months, the tot’s abuse was missed.
- Peter died at the hands of Connelly, her boyfriend Steven Barker, and lodger Jason Owen.
Connelly’s Time Behind Bars and Parole Journey
- Connelly admitted the offence and was jailed with a minimum five-year sentence.
- She was released on licence in 2013 but recalled in 2015 for breaching parole conditions.
- The Parole Board reviewed her case four times, with previous refusals in 2015, 2017, and 2019.
- Her latest parole hearing finally approved her release.
Parole Board Statement and Public Protection
“We can confirm that a panel of the Parole Board has directed the release of Tracey Connelly following an oral hearing. Parole Board decisions focus solely on the risk a prisoner could represent to the public and whether it’s manageable in the community. Protecting the public is our number one priority.”
Co-Conspirators Also Sentenced
- Steven Barker received life imprisonment with a minimum term of 10 years for raping a toddler and his part in Baby P’s death.
- Jason Owen was given an indefinite sentence, later fixed at six years.
Baby P’s case shocked the nation and exposed huge failings in child protective services. The sentencing and parole saga continues to stir strong emotions across the UK.
