Woman who killed her terminally ill father walks free from court

Dr. Lisa Davenport, 55, was given a two-year suspended sentence by a judge for smothering her terminally ill father, Barrie Davenport, 88, with a pillow in October 2022 at his home in Banbury, Oxfordshire. The judge described the sentence as “merciful” and acknowledged the difficult circumstances surrounding the case, allowing Lisa to avoid immediate jail time. Lisa was able to walk free from court despite the seriousness of the crime due to the judge’s decision.

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