Archive · 1 Oct 2025
UK Couple Accused of Starving Daughter to Death
Manpreet Jatana and Jaskiret Singh Uppal are accused of murdering their 3-year-old daughter, Penelope Chandrie.
Prosecutors claim the parents intentionally starved the child.
The child's diet mainly consisted of yogurt, lentils, and butter.
The child was found deceased in December 2023.
Medical examination concluded malnutrition was the cause of death due to starvation.
The couple is also charged with manslaughter, child neglect and child cruelty.
They are scheduled to return to court on December 16.
An Indian-origin couple is charged with the murder of their 3-year-old daughter.
The prosecution claims the parents deliberately starved the child.
The child's diet mainly consisted of yogurt, lentils, and butter.
The child's body was found emaciated in December 2023.
The couple is also charged with manslaughter, child neglect, and child cruelty.
- Who
- Manpreet Jatana and Jaskiret Singh Uppal
- What
- Accused of murdering their daughter.
- When
- December 2023 (death); October 1, 2025 (hearing); next hearing December 16
- Where
- London, UK
- Why
- The prosecution alleges the couple deliberately starved the child.
Prosecution
Defense
Intent
Prosecution
The prosecution alleges a deliberate and intentional act of starvation.
Defense
The defense will enter pleas at the next hearing.
- Defendants
- Manpreet Jatana, Jaskiret Singh Uppal
- Victim
- Penelope Chandrie, 3-year-old
- Charges
- Murder, manslaughter, child neglect, child cruelty
- Location
- London, UK
- Death Date
- December 2023
- Diet
- Yogurt, lentils, butter
- Next Hearing
- December 16
Sources
Indian-origin couple in London feed 3-year-old daughter 'butter, lentils and yoghurt', starve her to death
Indian-origin couple ‘deliberately starved’ 3-yr-old daughter to death, UK court told
UK: Desi couple aussed of starving daughter to death
UK: Desi couple accused of starving daughter to death
Indian-Origin Couple 'Deliberately Starved' 3-Year-Old Baby To Death: UK Court
