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Family Tributes to 'Gentle' Little Boy After Mother Murdered Him
Emma Barnett was convicted after an 18-day trial in which prosecutors said she gave her son a lethal mix of prescription drugs and milk.
- Emma Barnett faces sentencing tomorrow at Cambridge Crown Court for murdering her 14-month-old son, Oakley, following an 18-day trial that concluded on May 28.
- Following a November 8, 2024, family court ruling that Oakley be taken into care, Barnett hid with the toddler in a loft at their Loughton home, where she administered a lethal combination of prescription medication and milk.
- Police discovered Barnett cradling the toddler in the loft space after welfare concerns were raised. Detective Inspector James Holmes, who led the investigation, noted that Barnett confessed, "I killed him."
- Oakley's family paid tribute to the cherished toddler, stating he "filled every room with light, laughter, and love" and that his smile "could brighten even the darkest day."
- Essex Police stated their thoughts remain with the family as relatives expressed they will "forever grieve the memories" they will not get to make with Oakley.
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