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Baby P's mother seeks freedom again
13 Oct
Summary
- Mother of Baby P seeks parole release almost one year after hearing stalled.
- She admitted to being manipulative and opportunistic during parole hearing.
- Recalled to prison in August 2024 for parole condition breaches.
Tracey Connelly, the mother of Baby P, has renewed her efforts to be released from prison, nearly a year after her parole hearing was suspended. Connelly was incarcerated in 2009 for causing or allowing the death of her 17-month-old son, Peter, who suffered more than 50 injuries despite being under social services' care.
Her parole hearing last October was adjourned for an additional psychological evaluation. During her recent hearing, Connelly acknowledged her capacity for manipulation and opportunism, stating she hated hearing about her victims' pain. She was previously released in July 2022 but was recalled to prison in August 2024 for violating parole terms.
Connelly admitted to lying and deceiving, accepting these descriptions were fair. However, she argued her deceit wasn't skillful, as her return to prison demonstrated the effectiveness of risk management. She described her struggles as a recurring loop of mistakes.
