Mother Found Guilty in Fatal House Fire that Claimed 4 Sons [PHOTO]

Mom Convicted in Sons' Fire Deaths

Rose, who had recently separated from her partner and struggled with mental health issues...

US mom Deveca Rose found guilty of 4 counts of manslaughter for tragic house fire that claimed lives of her 2 sets of twins; acquitted of child cruelty.

A US court delivered a verdict on October 3, convicting Deveca Rose, 30, of manslaughter in connection with the tragic deaths of her four sons in a 2021 house fire. The devastating incident occurred on December 16, 2021, while Rose was out shopping at Sainsbury's.

Rose had left her two sets of twins unattended in a locked terraced house when the fire broke out. The prosecution argued that her actions constituted gross negligence, leading to the heartbreaking loss of her children.

Rose, who had recently separated from her partner and struggled with mental health issues, maintained her innocence throughout the trial. Despite her pleas of not guilty to manslaughter and child cruelty charges, the jury returned a guilty verdict.

Facts:

• Date of conviction: October 3
• Defendant: Deveca Rose, 30
• Charges: Manslaughter, child cruelty
• Incident date: December 16, 2021
• Location: US

A jury at the Old Bailey delivered a verdict after 3 hours and 22 minutes of deliberation, convicting Deveca Rose of four counts of manslaughter with an 11-1 majority vote. However, she was acquitted of child cruelty charges.

Presiding Judge Mark Lucraft KC described the case as "tragic" and deferred sentencing until November 15, granting Deveca Rose continued bail.

The devastating incident occurred in December 2021, claiming the lives of Deveca Rose's four sons: Kyson, Bryson, Leyton, and Logan Hoath. A fire ravaged their Sutton, south London home, and despite firefighters' rescue efforts, the brothers – including four-year-old twins Kyson and Bryson – were pronounced dead shortly after.

Facts:

• Verdict delivered: October 3
• Conviction: 4 counts of manslaughter (11-1 vote)
• Acquittal: Child cruelty charges
• Sentencing: November 15
• Defendants: Deveca Rose
• Victims: Kyson, Bryson, Leyton, and Logan Hoath

Kyson, Bryson, Leyton, and Logan Hoath