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Woman, 66, charged over 1978 death of five-year-old girl in south London

A woman named Janice Nix, 66, has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the 1978 death of five-year-old Andrea Bernard, as announced by the Metropolitan Police.
Andrea Bernard was reportedly assaulted on June 6, 1978, and died from her injuries on July 13 of the same year, following treatment at various hospitals.
Nix was also charged with child cruelty concerning another child who was eight years old at the time of the alleged offense.
The Metropolitan Police began an investigation into Andrea's death in September 2022, which led to Nix's arrest on February 18, 2025.

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