Police have charged a woman with the murder of a one year old after ‘princess’ Jayla-Jean Mclaren died in hospital in August 2025 after suffering serious injuries
A woman has been charged with the murder of a one-year-old girl after she was rushed to hospital with serious injuries. Jayla-Jean Mclaren, labelled a ‘princess’ by her parents, died in hospital in the Isle of Wight in August 2025.
Samara Jay Glover has been charged with murder and causing or allowing the death of a child following the infant’s passing. Jayla-Jean was taken to hospital on August 1 with serious injuries and died two days later, according to Hampshire Police.
The 27-year-old, of Dairy Crest Drive in Newport, remains in custody, police said. A 31-year-old man, also from Newport, was previously arrested on suspicion of murder, causing or allowing the death of a child, and causing assault/ill treatment/neglect/abandonment of a child/young person to cause unnecessary suffering/injury.
He has been released on conditional bail until April 27, 2026.
Detective Chief Inspector Gemma Hunter said: “We understand that cases such as this are incredibly concerning and upsetting. However, we kindly ask that you do not speculate on this case, as it could potentially impact any future court proceedings.
“We will provide further updates on this investigation when appropriate.”
In a statement previously issued by police, the girl’s family said: “Mummy, daddy, and nanny will always love you. Fly high princess.”
