A Czech mother has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for the brutal stabbing death of her seven-year-old daughter in Kolín. The mother inflicted 96 stab wounds with a kitchen knife following a parent-teacher conference. While admitting to the act, the woman claims to only recall the initial few attacks. Authorities cite a desperate life situation as a potential motive. The verdict is not yet final, as the mother has filed an appeal. The case has shocked the nation due to the extreme violence involved and the young age of the victim. The court found the crime exceptionally brutal, leading to the lengthy sentence.