Published 2 years ago

Leiland-James Corkill case: Laura Castle jailed for murder

Summary by Ground News

Laura Castle was found guilty of killing Leiland-James Corkill. He died of catastrophic head injuries at her home in Barrow-in-Furness. The 38-year-old said she had shaken the child after he had not stopped crying and his head struck the arm-rest of the sofa.

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BBC News

Leiland-James Corkill case: Laura Castle jailed for baby murder

A judge says Laura Castle was "selfish" and it was a tragedy the adoption was not ended.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Woman to serve minimum 18 years in jail for murder of baby she was adopting

Laura Castle shook Leiland-James Corkill to death in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, after losing her temper with him

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

Foster mother who murdered baby she hoped to adopt jailed for life

Laura Castle previously tried to claim one-year-old’s catastrophic head injuries were caused by fall from sofa

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Daily Mirror

Evil foster mum jailed for murdering baby she was trusted to give a 'good life'

Evil Laura Castle was found guilty of murdering 13-month-old Leiland-James Corkill. Today she was jailed for life 18 years

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Metro News

Foster mum who murdered baby boy she wanted to adopt jailed for 18 years

Laura Castle, 38, was found guilty of murdering 13-month-old Leiland-James Corkill after a court heard she battered the child to death.

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Manchester Evening News

Woman jailed for life for murdering boy she was hoping to adopt

Laura Castle has been jailed for a minimum of 18 years after being found guilty for the murder of one-year-old Leiland-James who she was in the process of adopting

2 years ago·Manchester, United Kingdom

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