Emma Barnett, 36, is on trial at Cambridge Crown Court facing a charge connected to the death of her 14-month-old son, Oakley. Multiple reports say the prosecution case alleges Barnett gave the toddler a “lethal cocktail” of prescription medication shortly before he was taken away by authorities. According to accounts attributed to the court, Barnett allegedly told officials that she was going to the woods or a woodland area with Oakley, but instead concealed herself and the child, including in a loft. Police then found Barnett and Oakley after the prosecution says the toddler had already been fed the mixture. The reporting describes the alleged actions as occurring before Oakley was removed from Barnett’s care. The allegations focus on Barnett’s conduct and the circumstances leading to the discovery of the child and the alleged administration of prescription drugs. The reports do not indicate an agreed factual finding in the trial at the time of publication, and the case is being considered by the court.
Trial hears allegation mother fed prescription drugs to 14-month-old son
Emma Barnett, 36, is on trial at Cambridge Crown Court facing a charge connected to the death of her 14-month-old son, Oakley. Multiple reports say the prosecution case alleges Barnett gave the toddle...
- Emma Barnett, 36, is accused in a case heard at Cambridge Crown Court.
- The child involved is her 14-month-old son, Oakley.
- Prosecution alleges Barnett fed Oakley a mixture described as prescription drugs.
- Court is told Barnett allegedly said she was going to woodland with the toddler but hid, including in a loft.
- Police find Barnett and the child after the prosecution says the drugs were administered.
Emma Barnett, 36, allegedly told officials she was going to woodland with toddler, Oakley, then hid in her loft. Police found them after she had fed him the concoction, Cambridge Crown Court was told.
3 months agoEmma Barnett, 36, allegedly told officials she was going to woodland with toddler, Oakley, then hid in her loft. Police found them after she had fed him the concoction, Cambridge Crown Court was told.
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