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Toronto Mother Sentenced for Son's Drowning Death

1/8/2026

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Tajah Henry, a Toronto mother, was sentenced to three years in federal prison for the drowning death of her 15-month-old son Mashiach.
The Children’s Aid Society warned against leaving Mashiach unattended.
Henry left Mashiach alone in a bathtub.
Superior Court Justice Jane Kelly described the acts as below the standard for a parent, noting Henry's remorse and guilty plea.

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Story summary

Tajah Henry, a Toronto mother, was sentenced to three years in federal prison for the drowning death of her 15-month-old son Mashiach.
The Children’s Aid Society warned against leaving Mashiach unattended.
Henry left Mashiach alone in a bathtub.
Superior Court Justice Jane Kelly described the acts as below the standard for a parent, noting Henry's remorse and guilty plea.