Notting Hill Carnival Tragedy: Mother Stabbed to Death in Front of Child, Killer Jailed for Life

A mother was fatally stabbed in front of her three-year-old daughter during Notting Hill Carnival’s family day. Shakeil Thibou, 20, has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 29 years. The judge described the attack as "brazen." Cher Maximenin's family spoke outside the court, expressing their grief but also relief at the sentence. "No sentence is long enough," said Cher's grandmother, Vyleen Maximen. Cher's sister, TJ Jacobs, added that they hope the sentence acts as a deterrent. The three-year-old daughter, upon learning of her mother's death, reportedly said, "I think Mummy is dead. I couldn't save her." This heartbreaking case highlights the devastating consequences of violence.