SAM DICKETY SHOCKS ROMSEY AND WINCHESTER WITH 21-YEAR SENTENCE FOR CHILD'S MURDER

In a tragic case that has sent shockwaves through the communities of Romsey and Winchester, a man named Sam Dickety has been sentenced to a lengthy prison term of 21 years after being convicted of the murder of his four-year-old daughter, Alexa-Marie. The devastating incident unfolded when Dickety, driven by a violent outburst, inflicted fatal injuries upon his young daughter, leading to her untimely death.

According to court reports, the assault was particularly brutal, with Dickety causing multiple injuries to Alexa-Marie, including knocking out her teeth. The court heard that the violence was triggered by a moment of intense rage, during which he violently attacked the child. It was revealed that Dickety had recently regained custody of Alexa-Marie after a period of being in foster care, a detail that added to the complexity of the case.

Following the assault, Dickety reportedly spent the day searching online for medical treatment options for his daughter, indicating a possible awareness of her injuries and a desperate attempt to find help. Tragically, despite these efforts, Alexa-Marie succumbed to her injuries, which were determined to be caused by blunt force trauma.

During the court proceedings, Dickety admitted to causing the injuries but had previously pleaded guilty to manslaughter. The judge, citing the severity of the crime and the need to protect the public from further harm, sentenced him to life imprisonment with a minimum term of eight years. The sentence reflects the gravity of the crime and the devastating impact on the victim's family and the wider community.