life."

image copyright West Midlands Police image caption A computer-generated image shows injuries to Keegan's ribcage which were discovered after her death

image copyright West Midlands Police image caption Images of the toddler's left and right femur (thighbone) were also released by police to show the extent of her injuries

Foster carer to guardian

Keegan was placed in foster care from an early age after being born in March 2014 to a heroin addict. Whilst with a foster family, she was a "healthy and happy baby", the court heard.

Her foster carer had raised concerns with social services that Downer, who was a member of Keegan's extended family, may have had financial motivation.

However, a guardianship order was granted to the mother-of-four in January 2015.

The toddler attended nursery until June that year - describedas "a turning point" by the judge because it ended any public scrutiny of Keegan's care.

She was not seen by any health, care or social services professionals in the three months before her death.

Her former foster carer, Jane Murray, said: "I spent the first 10 months of her short life loving, cuddling and teaching her, keeping her safe and helping her grow into the happy, pleasant little girl I knew."

Elaine Downer, Keegan's paternal grandmother, said: "I can't understand how no-one noticed (her injuries) and that shocked me."

image copyright West Midlands Police image caption Keegan Downer was found with more than 150 injuries on her body

An NSPCC spokesman said: "We hope this sentence will serve as a warning to deter others who would subject children in their care to