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Parents Charged with Starving Toddler to Death in London

3/24/2026

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Manpreet Jatana (34) and Jaskiret Singh Uppal (36) are accused by the Old Bailey of starving their three-year-old daughter Penelope Chandle to death.
Penelope Chandle's diet consisted of butter, lentils, and yoghurt, causing severe malnutrition and ketoacidosis.
Her body was found in the Hayes, west London home on December 17, 2023.
An eight-week trial is set to begin January 11, 2027, with the defendants appearing via video link from prison.

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Story summary

Manpreet Jatana (34) and Jaskiret Singh Uppal (36) are accused by the Old Bailey of starving their three-year-old daughter Penelope Chandle to death.
Penelope Chandle's diet consisted of butter, lentils, and yoghurt, causing severe malnutrition and ketoacidosis.
Her body was found in the Hayes, west London home on December 17, 2023.
An eight-week trial is set to begin January 11, 2027, with the defendants appearing via video link from prison.