The substance reacted with moisture, creating poisonous gas phosphine, likened to a chemical warfare agent, killed a neighbor child.
Judge noted insufficient action on the bedbug infestation by the landlord, leading the defendant to resort to dangerous measures with potential catastrophic consequences.
Father of the deceased described her as intelligent and helpful. The judge highlighted the tragic fact that the child died on her 11th birthday, haunting her family.
The judge sentenced the defendant to a suspended two-year jail term and 150 hours of unpaid work for manslaughter and illegal substance importation.
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