Woman jailed for eight years for boyfriend’s manslaughter in Staffordshire
Kayley Mahood stabbed the ex-professional boxer in the chest
A woman has been jailed for eight years for the manslaughter of her boyfriend in Burton last July.
Kayley Susan Mahood, 30, of Rosliston Road, Stapenhill, was sentenced this afternoon (Thursday 27 January) at Stafford Crown Court after she was found guilty of the manslaughter of 31-year-old Oliver O’Toole following a trial on Tuesday (25 July).
Police were called to Rosliston Road, just after midday on 25 July 2021 to reports that a man had been stabbed in the left side of his chest. Tragically, despite the best efforts of paramedics, Oliver died at the scene.
Mahood was arrested at the scene and a knife was found in the kitchen.
Oliver’s mum said in a family statement: “As a family we feel disappointed and let down by the outcome of the murder trial. We feel that had this been my son standing in the dock, the court and society would be judging it differently.
“This is yet another life that has been lost to knife crime and domestic violence.
“If you choose to pick up a knife then you have already made up your mind to cause serious harm, even death to that person.
“We had to sit through two and a half weeks in court hearing lie after lie and statements constantly being changed when evidence was brought forward to prove her wrong. But worst of all that, my son died a slow, painful death and even as he lay bleeding she chose not to stay, face the consequences and help him. She chose to walk away leaving him to die in pain alone.
“One day, she will walk free and will continue with her life. My son will not. His three young children will never have their daddy to look up to and share their lives.
“We would like to thank everyone that has helped and supported the family throughout the most traumatic of times and it really is a tribute to my son. Oliver has so many people who have come forward to show their love and respect for him.”
DCI Dan Ison, of Staffordshire Police's Major Investigations Department, said: “I welcome the judge’s sentence. I know no sentence or time in prison can ever bring back a loved one and would like to reiterate our sincere condolences to Oliver’s family and friends.”