Janice Nix, 66, has been charged with manslaughter connected to the death of five-year-old Andrea Bernard, who was assaulted in 1978 in Thornton Heath. After the attack, Andrea was hospitalized and later succumbed to her injuries days after the incident. The case remained unresolved for decades until renewed investigation efforts were initiated in September 2022, leading to the recent charges. In addition to manslaughter, Nix faces child cruelty charges linked to another child. She will appear in court on February 19 for her arraignment.
Janice Nix has been charged with manslaughter in relation to the death of five-year-old Andrea Bernard, allegedly occurring 46 years ago.
The case pertains to an assault that took place in 1978, resulting in Andrea being hospitalized and later transferred to a specialist burns unit.
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