No Jail for Baby Killer

(Edinburgh, Scotland) After giving birth to a son in her parent's home, 21-year-old Beverley West wrapped the newborn in pink pajamas and killed him. She placed her hand over her son's mouth and nose until he quit breathing. The body was then thrown into a wardrobe.

Ultimately, police investigated when West failed to keep prenatal appointments and she confessed to the murder.

At West's sentencing yesterday in Edinburgh High Court, Lord Hodge stated, "You have committed a very serious crime. The sanctity of human life is an essential part of the shared culture of our community and you have violated that sanctity by killing your defenceless baby." West was then given probation, counseling and community service. Lord Hodge did not believe West was responsible for her actions.

In summary, convicted murderer Beverley West walks and Lord Hodge goes home, has a nice cup of tea, and likely laments the fact that the perpetrators of honor killings are never punished.