A 24-year-old woman serving a 27-year prison sentence for the 2021 killing of 66-year-old Jane Finch has launched an appeal.

Her lawyer argued the conviction was excessively harsh and highlighted inconsistencies in the case, particularly regarding the application of diminished responsibility when a defendant may not understand their actions.

Jno-Baptiste admitted to killing Finch at her Piccadilly home while experiencing hallucinations. Court evidence showed Finch was found with a pair of pliers lodged in her ear.

A defence psychiatrist reported that Jno-Baptiste suffered from Cannabis-Induced Psychotic Disorder and lifelong mental health conditions, including dyslexia and ADHD, which impaired her understanding at the time.

Her family maintains that her mental instability was not properly considered during sentencing. Even if the appeal reduces her sentence, she is expected to remain in prison for several years.