Mother, 39, admits 'harrowing' murder of son, who died in hospital
Mother, 39, admits ‘harrowing’ murder of her two-year-old son who died in hospital after police raced to his home following concerns about his welfare
- Carol Hodgson, 39, admitted murder of two-year-old son Daniel Hodgson Green
- Detectives attended a home in Guisborough, North Yorkshire, on February 2
- Youngster was taken to hospital but sadly died later, Cleveland Police said
- Hodgson was remanded in custody and is due to be sentenced on July 15
A mother has admitted the ‘harrowing’ murder of her two-year-old son who died in hospital after police rushed to his home following concerns about his welfare.
Carol Hodgson, 39, has pleaded guilty pleaded guilty to killing Daniel Hodgson Green at a hearing at Teesside Crown Court today.
Police attended a home in Guisborough, North Yorkshire, on February 2 after a report of concern was made about the toddler.
He was taken to hospital and sadly died later, Cleveland Police said at the time.
Carol Hodgson, 39, has pleaded guilty pleaded guilty to killing Daniel Hodgson Green at a hearing at Teesside Crown Court today.
Police attended a home in Guisborough, North Yorkshire, on February 2 after a report of concern was made about the toddler (pictured)
Hodgson, of Upper Garth Gardens, was charged with murder and was remanded in custody to be sentenced on July 15.
Outside court, Detective Inspector Matt Hollingsworth said: ‘The loss of Daniel, at such a young age, is beyond comprehension.
‘I’d like to thank all the team who have worked on this harrowing investigation and ensured that we could bring this matter to court.’
Christopher Atkinson, head of the crown court unit at CPS North East, said the ‘tragic sequence of events’ which led to the little boy’s death had now been established.
Hodgson, of Upper Garth Gardens, was charged with murder and was remanded in custody to be sentenced on July 15. Pictured: Police at the scene on Upper Garth Gardens, in Guisborough, North Yorkshire
Pictured: Police forensic officers at the scene on Upper Garth Gardens, in Guisborough, North Yorkshire in February
He said: ‘Over the course of this case the Crown Prosecution Service has worked closely with our colleagues in Cleveland Police.
‘Through the comprehensive evidence that they have provided, the Crown Prosecution Service has been able to clearly establish the tragic sequence of events which culminated in Daniel’s death.
‘In response to a robust case against her, Carol Hodgson has now pleaded guilty to Daniel’s murder and we sincerely hope that those who knew Daniel find some measure of comfort in this, at what must remain a very difficult time for them.’
No details about the offence were discussed during the 10-minute court hearing.
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