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| Mother admits manslaughter of daughter, 2, in Kingsley pond | Mother admits manslaughter of daughter, 2, in Kingsley pond |
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| Annabel Mackey was a "beautiful, positive and very happy little girl", her father previously said | Annabel Mackey was a "beautiful, positive and very happy little girl", her father previously said |
| A mother has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of her two-year-old daughter who was found in a pond. | A mother has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of her two-year-old daughter who was found in a pond. |
| Annabel Mackey died in hospital after being pulled from Kingsley Pond in Hampshire on 10 September 2023. | Annabel Mackey died in hospital after being pulled from Kingsley Pond in Hampshire on 10 September 2023. |
| Alice Mackey, 42, of Oakhanger, was in a state of "diminished responsibility" at the time according to two psychiatrists, Winchester Crown Court was told. | Alice Mackey, 42, of Oakhanger, was in a state of "diminished responsibility" at the time according to two psychiatrists, Winchester Crown Court was told. |
| She was remanded in custody to be sentenced on 6 October. | She was remanded in custody to be sentenced on 6 October. |
| The two year old was reported missing from her home in Forge Road, Kingsley, a short time before she was found in the pond. | The two year old was reported missing from her home in Forge Road, Kingsley, a short time before she was found in the pond. |
| She died the following afternoon in hospital. | She died the following afternoon in hospital. |
| The defendant entered a not guilty plea to a charge of murder which the court heard was acceptable to the prosecution. | The defendant entered a not guilty plea to a charge of murder which the court heard was acceptable to the prosecution. |
| In a statement released through police after Annabel's death, her father said: "Annabel was a beautiful, positive and very happy little girl. | |
| "She had an incredibly pure and caring nature that we miss so much. She loved story time, dogs and her dolly. | |
| "She enjoyed singing songs and nursery rhymes and had a very sweet tooth. | |
| "Annabel loved to laugh, she brought so much happiness into our lives. She was dearly loved by her family and friends." | |
| He thanked everyone who had been a "positive influence" in her life, saying the "world needs more people like Annabel to spread positivity and kindness". | |
| "Annabel, I love you so much, you are a shining star and you will be loved forever." | |
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