A 'vile monster' who brutally murdered his ex-wife still has control their children's lives from behind bars - including decisions about medical treatment and access to their school reports.
Jade Ward should have been showered in presents and kisses from her four young sons next week on what would have been her 28th birthday.
Instead, the occasion will be another milestone that her devastated family who will have to endure without the 'loving and caring' mum.