[WATCH] Joshlin Smith trial concludes, three accused sentenced to life in prison

Missing girl Joshlin Smith's mother, Kelly Smith, and her two co-accused, Jacquen Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn, have been handed life sentences for the disappearance of the child. Presiding Judge Nathan Erasmus imposed the sentences at the White City Multipurpose Centre, which was proclaimed a high court specifically for the trial.

• Joshlin Smith
• Kelly Smith
• Jacquen Appollis

Missing girl Joshlin Smith's mother Kelly Smith, Jacquen Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn have been handed life sentences for the disappearance of the child. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/EWN