Mum or Monster? The Tragic Story of Alice and Annabel Mackey

On 10 September 2023, two-year-old Annabel Mackey was found unresponsive in a pond near her Hampshire home.
Her mother, Alice, initially reported a kidnapping. But as detectives traced the timeline, a darker truth emerged — a story wrapped in psychosis, pain, and systemic failure.

This isn’t just a true crime case.
It’s a story about motherhood, mental illness, and the gaps in our systems that can turn suffering into tragedy.

🕰️ Chapters

00:00 – Cold Open: Mum or Monster?
00:15 – A tragic September afternoon
00:39 – Annabel Mackey: the miracle child
01:32 – Cracks begin to show: postpartum psychosis
02:03 – Missed signals and slipping stability
02:34 – The day Annabel vanished
03:04 – Unraveling the story
03:08 – Forensic timeline: the truth emerges
03:38 – Inside Alice’s mind: psychosis and delusion
06:38 – Courtroom & verdict
06:49 – A sentence without winners
07:16 – Mental health & legal balance
07:36 – Systems under scrutiny
08:26 – Could this have been prevented?
08:49 – Humanising, not demonising
09:01 – A mother broken
09:21 – Remembering Annabel
11:49 – The weight of grief
12:32 – Lessons and legacy
12:58 – Final reflections
14:06 – Outro: Let Annabel’s story ripple

📚 Sources & Further Reading

This narration is based on publicly available reporting, legal summaries, court proceedings, and verified mental health references relating to the case of Alice Mackey and the tragic death of her daughter Annabel in Hampshire, UK.

The script draws from:

UK court reporting and official sentencing remarks (Winchester Crown Court, 2025)
Coverage from reputable UK media outlets including BBC News, The Guardian, and regional press
Legal background on manslaughter by diminished responsibility under UK law
NHS guidance and academic resources on perinatal and postpartum psychosis
Social care and safeguarding frameworks under UK child protection services

📝 All narration has been independently written for storytelling and awareness purposes. This content is intended for documentary and educational discussion, not sensationalism or speculation.

🕯️ About This Case
This story is haunting not just because of what happened — but because of what might have been prevented. Alice’s mental illness, the cracks in the system, and the devastating loss of Annabel remind us how fragile the safety net can be. Remember Annabel. Push for better mental health care. Keep the conversation alive.

🙏 Disclaimer
All details shared in this video are based on publicly available reporting, court information, and contextual mental health resources. No disrespect is intended toward any individuals or families involved. This content aims to raise awareness, foster discussion, and push for better safeguarding and support systems.


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