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The mother of Ellie Butler, the six-year-old murdered by her father, is appealing against her conviction for child cruelty and perverting the course of justice, the Guardian has learned.
Jennie Gray, 36, was convicted in June for her part in Ellies death alongside Ben Butler, who was jailed for a minimum of 23 years for murder and child cruelty.
The court of appeal has confirmed that Gray lodged a late application for permission to appeal against her conviction earlier this month. Her father Neal Gray has expressed shock and disgust at the appeal.
The news that she is appealing is really adding insult to injury, said the 70-year-old, from Wallington in Surrey, who together with his late wife, Linda, cared for Ellie for most of her life. What she is doing is disrespectful to Ellies memory. Im angry and disgusted that she has done this.
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Neal Gray said he was asked if he could be listed as Jennie Grays next of kin but refused.
Neither I nor my son or my other daughter are prepared to be her next of kin, said Gray. We dont want anything to do with her. It sounds harsh because my late wife gave birth to her and shes my flesh and blood ... My focus now is on fighting for justice for young Ellie.
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2016/nov/24/mother-ellie-butler-appeal-child-cruelty-conviction