Telford woman found guilty of murder of two-year-old daughter
Sarah Ngaba had already been jailed for her assault
Last updated 21st May 2026
A woman from Shropshire has been found guilty of murder following the death of her two-year-old - who she assaulted at just seven weeks old.
Sarah Ngaba, who is already serving a 14-year sentence in HMP Foston Hall for assaulting her daughter Eliza, was found guilty today (21st May).
Ngaba assaulted her daughter in 2019, causing Eliza a head injury that left her profoundly disabled and vulnerable to infection.
Eliza was placed into foster care, but in August 2022 she was admitted to hospital with an infection, and died four days later.
The court heard that Eliza would not have died from such an infection had she not been left so vulnerable by the injuries inflicted by Ngaba 33 months earlier.
Ngaba was found guilty following an 11-day trial at Birmingham Crown Court, and is due to be sentenced there on 12th June.
On 11 August 2022 Eliza was admitted to the Princess Royal Hospital with a respiratory infection, which she sadly died from four days later (15 August).
Evidence presented to the jury showed Eliza would not have died from such an infection had she not been left so vulnerable by the injuries inflicted by Ngaba 33 months earlier.
DCI Lee Holehouse of West Mercia Police said: “This was an utterly tragic case in which a young child suffered devastating injuries at the hands of the very person who should have protected her.
“Eliza lived with the consequences of that violence for the rest of her short life, and today’s verdict reflects the seriousness of the harm inflicted upon her.
“I want to pay tribute to everyone who supported this complex investigation. Our thoughts remain with those who loved Eliza, who provided her with nothing but love in her short life. We hope this outcome provides some measure of justice for Eliza.”
Eliza’s family paid tribute to her, saying: “Our time with Eliza was too short and our hearts are broken. We are privileged to be Eliza’s family.
“We love her dearly and miss her terribly every day.”