A woman who violently killed her infant daughter was captured on video leaving her gender reveal celebration in a fit of rage upon learning she was expecting a girl.
Nicole Blain, aged 30, was convicted of murdering her 19-day-old baby, Thea Jane Wilson, following a trial at the High Court in Glasgow. The tragic incident occurred on July 14, 2023, at Blain’s residence in Greenock, Inverclyde, where Baby Thea sustained severe injuries including skull fractures, brain trauma, and eye hemorrhaging indicative of violent shaking and impact.
Video footage from Blain’s gender reveal party for Thea displayed her visibly upset as she held a pink knife, confronting a loved one with a balloon containing gender-revealing confetti. The scene unfolded with the bursting of the balloon revealing pink confetti, after which Blain walked away.
Blain initially tried to conceal her daughter’s death by claiming she found Thea injured after a nap and later suggested another child in the home might be responsible, which was later disproved by a pathologist.
During the trial, Thea was described as healthy when born on June 25, 2023. Blain, who had been on bail, showed distress as she was escorted to custody and is set to appear in court again soon.
On the day of the tragic incident, plans were made for Blain to take Thea to her grandmother’s house; however, an alarming call from Blain led to the discovery of the distressing situation. Witnesses described hearing Thea’s screams and Blain’s confusion about what to do, leading to a call for emergency assistance.
Medical examinations revealed Thea suffered severe head injuries and rib fractures consistent with non-accidental trauma, with the pathologist explaining the extent of the injuries akin to those seen in high-impact accidents.
In court, Blain professed her love for Thea, a sentiment echoed in messages to the baby’s grandmother. Additional footage from a previous incident showed Blain being escorted from her home by police due to public unrest.
Sentencing for Blain, who had a prior assault conviction, was postponed for further evaluation and reports.
