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Vegan mum jailed for life for murdering tot by giving him raw fruit and vegetables only

A woman convicted of murder for only feeding her young son raw fruit and vegetables has been handed a life sentence.

Sheila O’Leary, 38, whose family followed a strict vegan diet, was convicted in June on six charges in the death of Ezra O'Leary.

The charges are first-degree murder, aggravated child abuse, aggravated manslaughter, child abuse and two counts of child neglect.

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