Woman found not guilty of toddler murder by insanity

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A woman who cannot be named was found not guilty by reason of insanity of murdering her toddler at the Central Criminal Court on 23 October 2019.

The child was suffocated with a Minnie Mouse pillow while taking an afternoon nap at the family home.

Two consultant forensic psychiatrists told the trial that the defendant met the criteria for the special verdict.

The judge ordered her commitment to the Central Mental Hospital, with the matter listed for 5 November 2019.