Food Network star Ariel Robinson sentenced to life in prison for killing 3-year-old child

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She bludgeoned her adopted daughter with a belt.

A court has found Ariel Robinson guilty of killing her 3-year-old foster child. Food Network star was sentenced to life in prison in the death of her daughter Victoria Smith.

The verdict was announced by a jury after four days of trial and 1.5 hours of deliberations. Robinson's husband, Jerry Robinson, pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting murder by child abuse. He now awaits his verdict.

As explained in court, Jerry said his wife beat his 3-year-old daughter to death with a belt. He called 911, but it was too late, writes USM.

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