A BABY girl starved to death after her killer mum left her alone for six days to go on a marathon six-day birthday bender, an inquest heard.
Verphy Kudi, 19, was captured on CCTV leaving 20-month-old Asiah in her flat going through "almost unimaginable suffering".
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Verphy Kudi was charged after her baby Asiah died Credit: Twitter 10
Shocking footage shows her partying as her daughter staved to death
The mum had attended parties in London, Coventry and Solihull during the marathon six-day bender in December 2019.
She even broke down on one of the days and said she was missing Asiah, who she was worried about as she was "not used" to being away from her.
After she finally returned home, Kudi called 999 saying: "Help, my baby is not waking up."
Little Asiah was rushed to Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital in Brighton but was tragically declared dead on arrival.
A post-mortem exam and subsequent forensic tests found baby Asiah was dehydrated and starved and died from influenza and neglect.
Tragically, the baby wouldn't have had the "strength to cry".
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A pre-inquest review heard how a full hearing will focus on whether Asiah's death could have been prevented.
The inquest will also examine the circumstances surrounding the tragedy and support offered to Kudi and her child by Brighton and Hove City Council.
Assistant Coroner Karen Henderson said: "What I'm concerned about is the care that Asiah had during her short life.
"There were concerns she was leaving her for periods of time.
"The inquest will look at issues and circumstances in the past where she has been left.
"I need information on the overall care that was provided to Asiah and her mother from BHCC."
Kudi had left Asiah alone at least six times before - including once for two-and-a-half days while she celebrated a friend's birthday in London.
She was jailed for nine years at Lewes Crown Court last month after she pleaded guilty to manslaughter.
The mum, who is currently at HMP Bronzefield, will be an interested person at the inquest - as will Asiah's dad if he can be located.
"I offer my very sincere condolences to the family of Asiah for her death," the coroner said.
A full inquest expected to last at least three days has been scheduled for March next year.
BIRTHDAY BENDER
Shocking footage was released last month after Kudi was jailed.
It showed the mum beaming as she partied in a nightclub on December 8 - three days after leaving her daughter.
The court was told Kudi lied to pals claiming her mum was looking after little Asiah when she was actually alone.
When she arrived back, she was seen popping to a communal bin area as she waited three hours to call 999.
Paramedics eventually raced to the home discovered the baby cold and unresponsive with signs of rigour mortis setting in.
The "hysterical" mum told them and police Asiah had been unwell all day and fell asleep after eating a banana and drinking some milk.
Kudi, who had been trying to sell gig tickets and launch a Pretty Little Thing modelling career that day, then claimed she never woke up again.
But the mum changed her story when police showed her CCTV that confirmed she left the flat alone on December 5 and didn't return until six days later.
She told them: “I’m heartbroken, My heart hurts so much I don’t know how to breathe. I’m trying so hard to be strong.”
At the time of Asiah's death, Kudi was living in supported housing for young families run by the YMCA on behalf of Brighton and Hove City Council.
YMCA Downslink staff are located in the block but do not enter the living areas or carry out visits or inspections.
Representatives told the pre-inquest review that while the YMCA did provide support to Kudi, it was limited to two hours a week.
Geoffrey Weddell said staff “wouldn’t be aware of day-to-day events between mother and daughter”.
SLIPPED THROUGH THE NET
Asiah did not have a social worker even though Kudi had repeatedly gone missing since the age of 14 and had been the subject of a number of police appeals.
Staff at the unit called police after reviewing CCTV footage following the baby's death.
A safeguarding review has been launched by Brighton and Hove Safeguarding Children Partnership (BHSCP).
In a statement, Asiah and Verphy's family said previously: "We are saddened by the current situation and as a family we have many unanswered questions. Verphy has experienced so much at such a young age and we have always done what we can to support her.
"As a family we are in the midst of an unbearable tragedy. Not only are we coming to terms with what has happened today but we are also still grieving for our beloved Asiah. We would be grateful if our privacy can be respected at this moment.”
Timeline of killer mum's bender
December 5, 2019: Kudi leaves Asiah alone in the Brighton flat to head to London. She meets her boyfriend for dinner in Fulham and tells pals her mum is looking after the baby.
December 6: She eats at Donut Shack with friends in Putney, South West London
December 7: Kudi attends a Juiced 90s concert in Elephant and Castle with a pal
December 9: The mum travels to Coventry with her boyfriend and others to help celebrate a friend’s birthday.
December 10: Kudi heads back to London and stays overnight at a friend's flat.
December 11: She catches a train back to Brighton and pops into M&S before heading back to Asiah at the flat
A spokesman for YMCA Downslink said: "Verphy Kudi misled staff into believing Asiah was with her whilst she was away celebrating her 18thbirthday.
"Tragically, neither our staff, nor other residents, heard anything to alert them to the fact that Asiah had been left in the flat alone and this continues to impact them deeply.
"In court it was stated that it is unlikely that Asiah would have called out due to a combination of learnt behaviour, and, her underlying influenza. Today, our thoughts and sympathies lie with Asiah, her wider family, and everyone affected by this awful event."
The judge slammed "deceitful and manipulative" Kudi for choosing to "prioritise your desires over the needs of your child" as she sentenced her.
Judge Christine Laing added: “Asiah was alone in that flat for six days, less two hours, unable to do anything to draw attention to her plight.
“It’s a particularly distressing aspect of this case that in the opinion of Dr Cleghorn, it’s unlikely that Asiah would have cried for any length of time because she had already learnt that in many occasions there was unlikely to be a response.
“And when her suffering became too great, she would not have had the strength to cry.”
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Kudi leaves her home on December 5 10
She returns home six days after leaving her baby alone
A post-mortem found Asiah died from neglect 10
Kudi today wept as she was jailed for nine years Credit: Sussex Police 10
The mum pleaded guilty to manslaughter Credit: EDDIE MITCHELL
Kudi was living in housing for vulnerable young families 10
She previously wept in court Credit: Twitter 10
The teen was charged with manslaughter Credit: Facebook
Verphy Kudi abandoned 14-month-old Asiah on her 18th birthday in December 2019 for six days of partying in London, Birmingham and Coventr？y