A court hears that police search for Emma Barnett, 36, after she did not attend a hearing in person concerning the care of her 14-month-old son, Oakley. Prosecutors say officers went to Barnett’s home looking for her and her child. Reporting states that officers forced entry after Barnett was found hiding in a loft with the baby. The court heard that Barnett told officers, “I’ve killed him,” and that the baby was later found dead. Further allegations presented in court include that Barnett gave Oakley a lethal mixture of prescription drugs. The child’s death is also linked to the earlier family court decision that Oakley would be taken into care, with Barnett allegedly failing to comply with the process. The reporting describes the incident as occurring during the police search and involving officers entering the home to find Oakley. The case is at the court stage where details have been presented, and the reports indicate that the allegations have not been adjudicated in the articles provided.
Court hears of mother’s alleged confession after baby found dead during police search
A court hears that police search for Emma Barnett, 36, after she did not attend a hearing in person concerning the care of her 14-month-old son, Oakley. Prosecutors say officers went to Barnett’s home...
- Police search for Emma Barnett, 36, begins after she fails to appear in person at a hearing involving her 14-month-old son, Oakley.
- Barnett is found hiding in a loft with Oakley during the search.
- The court hears that Barnett tells officers, “I’ve killed him,” before police locate the child.
- Oakley is found dead after officers force entry.
- Court reporting alleges Barnett gave Oakley a lethal mixture of prescription drugs.
Officers had been hunting for Emma Barnett , 36, after she failed to appear in person at a legal hearing which decided her 14-month-old son, Oakley, would be taken into care, a court has heard.
3 months agoOfficers had been hunting for Emma Barnett , 36, after she failed to appear in person at a legal hearing which decided her 14-month-old son, Oakley, would be taken into care, a court has heard.
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