South African Woman Gets Life Sentence for Selling Daughter

A mother in South Africa, Racquel "Kelly" Smith, was sentenced to life in prison.

She was found guilty of kidnapping and selling her six-year-old daughter.

The little girl went missing in February last year and has not been found.

The court heard that the daughter was sold, allegedly for her eyes and fair complexion.

Smith and her co-accused were also given ten years for kidnapping.

The case received national attention, with a minister offering a reward for the girl's safe return.

The mother initially gained sympathy before the truth emerged.

South Africa has a high rate of child kidnapping.