But how many of these horrific offenders do you remember from the past 12 months?
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9. Katie Crowder
Crowder scalded her 19-month-old daughter Gracie to death at their home in Wharmby Avenue, Mansfield, in March. She was jailed for a minimum of 21-years at Nottingham Crown Court earlier this month. Photo: Nottinghamshire Police
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