ROCKY UZZELL & KATHERINE PRIGMORE – KETTERING

❌ROCKY UZZELL & KATHERINE PRIGMORE – KETTERING❌

Couple Who Caused Catastrophic Injuries to Baby Reunited After Prison Release

A couple who admitted causing devastating, life-changing injuries to their five-week-old daughter have resumed their relationship following the man’s release from prison.

In 2016, Rocky Uzzell and Katherine Prigmore pleaded guilty to causing or allowing a child to suffer serious physical harm. Their daughter, Isabelle, sustained catastrophic injuries while in their care at their home in Kettering in 2014.

As a result of the abuse, Isabelle is blind, unable to walk or talk, suffers from epilepsy and severe learning disabilities, and is fed through a tube. Medical experts told the court she is not expected to live beyond early adulthood.

The infant had to be resuscitated after being rushed to hospital and, despite being only five weeks old, had already been admitted to Kettering General Hospital four times. Further tests after her transfer to a specialist hospital in Leicester revealed multiple serious brain bleeds, a bleed down her spinal column, fractured ribs caused by squeezing, fractured limbs from forceful handling, and injuries consistent with being violently shaken. Doctors confirmed the damage was non-reversible.

During the investigation, police recovered videos from a mobile phone showing Uzzell aggressively handling the distressed baby while Prigmore filmed and laughed. One recording showed Uzzell with his hands around the baby’s throat while she was being sick.

Uzzell was sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in prison and was also convicted of possessing indecent images of children. He has recently been released after serving his full sentence.
Prigmore received a sentence of 28 months and served approximately 16 months in custody.

Following the conclusion of care proceedings, Isabelle was adopted by a family outside the county, where she now lives with specialist support.

Safeguarding and public awareness

Cases like this highlight the importance of safeguarding children and being aware of individuals with serious histories of violence or abuse. Under Clare’s Law (the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme), people can request information from police about a current or former partner’s history of violent or abusive behaviour if there are safety concerns.

If you are worried about your own safety or that of a child, contact your local police force. In an emergency, always call 999.