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Saturday 7 December 2013

3yr old boy drowns newborn twin brother and leaves another brain damaged as he tried to bathe them

A three-year-old boy drowned his newborn twin brother and left the other permanently brain damaged as he tried to bathe them while their alcoholic mother slept, Daily Mail UK reports
The boy said he wanted to make his siblings 'nice and clean' after their mother passed out having drunk four cans of super-strength lager.
The shocking sequence of events emerged in court when the mother - who cannot be identified for legal reasons - was given a one-year suspended prison sentence for neglect.
She had sought refuge at a Merseyside home with her children after escaping a relationship of domestic violence, Liverpool Crown Court heard Thursday. The jury heard she slept in a single bed with her eldest son, with the newborn babies cradled together in a drawer.
The mother, an insomniac, fell asleep in the afternoon after drinking four cans of Special Brew, which is nine per cent alcohol.

The toddler woke up and ran a 10-inch bath of cold water.

The mother found her infant children naked and unconscious, not breathing, when she awoke.
Judge Mrs Justice Cox said: 
'The drink certainly played a part in you going to sleep and failing to wake up when the toddler woke up and got out of bed. While you slept the toddler decided to make the twins nice and clean and he put them in the bath.When he woke you up you found both of your babies floating in the bath water. They were cold, naked and they weren’t breathing.'
The mother called police and paramedics, telling a 999 operator that she had found her newborn twins unresponsive.

Both babies were given CPR and were taken to Alder Hey Children's Hospital in West Derby, Liverpool, where they were put on life support. Days later, one of the boys died in his father's arms. His brother, who suffered a cardiac arrest, was left with severe brain damage.

The court heard he is likely to be severely affected by cerebral palsy and will need round-the-clock care for the rest of his life.

David McLaughlin, defending, said the mother will be haunted by what happened forever.
He said: 'She bears full responsibility – not a day goes by when she doesn’t think about what happened. Every morning she wakes up with a vision of her babies’ faces in the bath, a vision that will haunt her forever-more. She wants it to be known that she holds herself fully responsible for what occurred and she wants her toddler son to know, if ever that time should arise when he is older, that through her plea of guilty she accepts full responsibility for what occurred and no blame should be laid against him.'
She was handed a one-year prison sentence, suspended for two years, and a supervision order after pleading guilty to three counts of neglect.

Culled from Daily Mail UK

114 comments:

Anonymous said...

Na wa ooo....jxt passing by

Anonymous said...

So terrifying, wat a careless mother

Anonymous said...

This life is just so full of misery

christabel said...

Sad tale...so so sad

Anonymous said...

Even if she wan not drunk, she may not have woken up when her child woke up

emi said...

Can't phantom what she must be going through. Probably holding down several jobs or just tired after childbirth. A shame she left her kids unsupervised, but knowing the media she might not be alcoholic, dunno of any that would zone out after 3 beers

Unknown said...

Oh God!

Anonymous said...

All I can say is, blame it on the mum carelessness....d 3year old boy is little most times, they don't knw wat they re doing, that y parent needs to watch their kids every single minute, that why u re cald parent at least till they re matured enough!!!

Anonymous said...

Foolish woman she deserves 10year in prison with hard labour. mtcheww

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APPLELIPX said...

D CAPTION ALONE MADE ME WEAK.....
ITS D SADDEST STORY HAV HRD DIS YEAR.

I ONLY PRAY 4 DA LIL BOY TO 4GIVE HIMSELF AND NT LET D INCIDENCE BE A STIGMA

ITS JUST SO UNBELIEVABLE

Tango said...

Nnkan mbe 'ìrírí aye'. All we can do is pray for the one still alive and hope for a miracle

Unknown said...

hei!!! im shaking... this is terrible.

Anonymous said...

O sweet Jesus, this is such an awful story. Those poor twin babies, the poor mother who probably began drinking because of her violent relationship and will forever be haunted by that image, then this poor poor 3 year old boy. I pray they send him to a relative and not social services because if he is not properly cared for, the guilt and the images from what he has done could turn him into a monster. This has got to be one of the most depressing stories of the year.

Anonymous said...

She has learnt her lesson the bitter way. See what alchohol has caused her. Poor boy, was only trying to help so the mother will have enough sleep.

Anonymous said...

Sad story.

pwitie B said...

Dis kind mother na wa oo bt I like d part whr she took full responsibility ad said no one shud ever blame her todler son even when he is grown

Unknown said...

The mother needs to have a. Special training on the 2 words 'responsibility' and responsible.SMH

Unknown said...

This is terrible...work of drunkness..

Anonymous said...

Very sad. .

Anonymous said...

May the soul of the litle one rest in peace

Anonymous said...

Choi! Lord hv mercy. Hw can d woman face d child whose brain has been damaged 4life due her drunkiness.

Anonymous said...

Sad!!!

y'ray said...

Wat a sad story...

BabyJoy said...

Sad story.
If only pple will learn not to allow alcohol rule them.
I pity d poor baby that's suffering.
May God help us all.

Ifewunmi Owl Ogunye said...

Epic

Anonymous said...

God help us in this sinful world.I'm sure she will not forgive herself.so baaaaaaaad!!!

Anonymous said...

Very painful

Anonymous said...

Sad indeed. Alcohol truly destroys!

Anonymous said...

This is very very sad

Anonymous said...

Don't judge her. Domestic violence is a disease itself. It could have Driven her to drink as a way of finding solace.
Pls leave her be...it was an accident. Remember that according to the report she has or suffer from inSomnia(sic). So people it could have happened to even the most consious non-alcoholic who just wanted to nap as a result of exhaustion or living in fear. Something made her leave her home (very difficult decison to make by d way) and then choose to sleep on a bunk bed and the twins on a make shift Bed(drawer). Pls leave her alone. Domestic violence is no joke. Besides most people can sleep deep. Well as the little boy said, "I wanted to keep them nice and clean. Now where wld a little boy get such ideas; from his momma of course. She takes care of this babies and maybe explains the routines to her son. I feel sorry for her and her sentencing is fair. She has learnt her lessons and she will live with it forever. Let's not add to her pain. Now all we can do is to pray for her and learn from this (first lesson, walk away from a difficuLt relationship cos women and men who have "tried to fix it' have suffred trememdous psycosis, lack of confidence or even death. 2ndly we could also learn that before working away God is the only way out and not alcohol.
Oh pls people; cut her some slack.

Anonymous said...

This is so sad. The whole thing.

Anonymous said...

Drunkness!!!! Really? Wow

SiSi Eko said...

Am really pained! I wouldn't even want to imagine or visualize it, Chai!!! So pathetic! May d his soul RIP Amen!

Anonymous said...

OMG! Poor babies, their lives ended even b4 it began!

Anonymous said...

Chinekeee! Wat a sad story

Anonymous said...

wen am crying for one God!twins chaa!careless nd drunk mother.

Anonymous said...

Tears

Anonymous said...

Bia linda! Ur title makes absolutely no sense, wrong construction of english. Its drowns d other not drowns another. Thank me now

Anonymous said...

Wat a shame.. God help us (mothers)

Anonymous said...

And when you tell people not to take alcohol,they make you feel like the fool....kai,what a horrible loss oo :(

Anonymous said...

Jesu

Anonymous said...

This is just too sad. An insomniac finally gets some sleep and looses her kids in d process to an innocent child's good will. Who's to be blamed here? Its just too sad *stunned*

Anonymous said...

Kai I feel so sorry for the entire family.

Anonymous said...

Awww! Really sad!

Anonymous said...

Just awful. Sad that sometimes life has to teach us such hard lessons before we learn or change. I could never forgive myself but I really hope she & her kid get the comfort they need.

Anonymous said...

Cnt believe this #cryin#

Anonymous said...

My heart bleed 4 dat boy dat is totaly damage ,also dat boy wu did dis his life will neva remain desame cos 4 d rest of his life he we carry dat burden of guilt I pity dat boy 2........ Wat alcohol do 2 people

Anonymous said...

OMG dis is devil @ work y will d woman get drunk in d first place,imagine d little boy tryin 2 hlp by bathin his siblings. Dis is rili sad

9jagirl007 said...

Oyibo people will not kill us, so sad. What a careless woman

Anonymous said...

1 simple lesson: Don't drink!

Anonymous said...

E ya,really pathetic.

Unknown said...

Oh iyammi....what does a 3 yr old know abt bathing? Can he even bathe himself?? And how did he even carry them into the tub?? Mtchwww..i dnt evn knw weda 2 cry or wat else 2 do. Really sad.
~AKWA IBOM'S FINEST~

Anonymous said...

I dont understand this English' A three year old boy drowned his newborn twin brother'. How comes the boy is new born if he is the other's twin broda? Linda no fall ma hand oooo

Anonymous said...

Sad

Anonymous said...

Rilly sad#sobbing#

Anonymous said...

Power of alcohol

Calabar Babe said...

Just imagine

Anonymous said...

I hope u dnt make hell, cos devil go slap u! Wetin devil for dis matter? Na Devil give am beer? Or make her sleep! Watch ur tongue ooo! Really sad! Poor babies

Gracie said...

Hope the little boy forgives himself, when grows older...Plenty pple out there are looking for children & some pple cnt take care of d ones they have...Is wella oh!

Anonymous said...

Speechless

King Arwen. said...

Rip to d dead twin, while wishing u quick recovery to the one with damage brain. Well done to d 3yr old brother for I know u don't know what u have caused your mother. As for the mother one word for u. U r a careless mother. I wonder if a judge in nigeria can pass that kind of judgement. #Smh#

mz mimi lee said...

Sad*

portable said...

A very careless woman

notime2checktime said...

Dis story is fake jooor. Au was a three years old able to lift the twins and put them in a bath.dats not possible abeg...haba habatically.fabuology... na wash joor

jubee said...

Mtchhhh, i pray d little boy ll nt grow up to remember this,n may there soul RIP,for d mother,she needs more punishment

Unknown said...

This is really horrific. I can't imagine loosing Ur newborn twins in Dis manner. Leaving one half dead. Its so disheartening. God forgive her mistake and make d remaining twin whole.
A mother's prayer for a family in distress.

Anonymous said...

Gosh this is so sad. There is no villian in this story. The mentioned that the mother has insomnia so maybe she took the drink to make her sleep ? Kai this story is just sad. I feel bad fr the mom, dad and that poor innocent boy who's innocent gestures cost his brothers their lives

Unknown said...

Awwww...omg...I didn't jes read dat!

Anonymous said...

Na wa oh! What manner of neglect! Poor innocent souls

Anonymous said...

Serves ha ryt. Hw can a nursin moda tak alcohol n neglect ha children lyk dat?? Oyibo ppl sef.

Anonymous said...

Eeya!d little boy was only tryin 2 help bathe his brothers and now this...is all d mothers fault

prettysilvia said...

The poor boy was tryin to be responsible even at three but didn't knw he was doin it wrong.I hope dis does nt affect him nd for d mother mmmmm am just speechless

Unknown said...

Remind me not to marry a woman who drinks alcohol (or worst smokes). Thank you.

Mma Efa said...

So so pathetic...rest in peace Angel.

Bonita Bislam said...

Am glad she accepted her mistk.wat she did is un4getable n plain stupid buh God can stil 4giv.Say no 2 *Domestic violence*Excessive Drinkin*Negligence

Anonymous said...

So sad, hope the boy wiill learn to forgive himself. It wasn't his fault

nnenne said...

sumppl are so careless

Alicia says... said...

The devil at work? Is it not God's work? I thought you Christians say God is in control of everything that happens? Or only the good things, right?
You hypocritical Christians will not kill me. SMH.

Mark said...

I almost cried after reading this news.....the 3 year old boy was only to take care of his younger siblings.....

Anonymous said...

Common shut up! Who made u d judge???? Mugu!

ary said...

It's just so sad some stories you read! The child meant well, the mother had no choice. Who to blame?!!!

Anonymous said...

So sad about them. This is misery news thogth

Anonymous said...

Wat kind of woman is dat, lok @ d influence of alcoholic. Was she born wt alcohol dat she carelessly waste d life's of dos God giv children. May hav mercy on her.

Anonymous said...

Asuu Don affect Ur brain no be small. Wetin u write? U Don communicate for your face? Anyway Oyinbo pikin dey wiser than you. Why can't he carry them?

ZeeZee said...

ah Lord of Mercy - have Mercy on people who are old enough to be a Mother but not old enough to be a real Parent and Mum. While people are praying for even just one child you caused a little angel to kill twins - my heart bleend, the little angel was just tring to be what you are not you scumbag woman- when I finish my degree ppl like you will rot in prison cause of ppl like me

Unknown said...

Wow what a sad story indeed,I really didn't even know who to blame,d innocent boi was tryn to takcre of his youngr siblings nd d poor woman used alcohol to try to get a good sleep,who knows wat she's bin through,considering d way she sleeps,on d same bed with her older son while d newborn slept in d drawers that's soo sad m sure if she had money she wud have employed a nanny and taken a good rest,God pLs have mercy just cudn't help but kip thinking about d poor boi nd how traumatized he'll b when he comes of age,esp when he makes a wrong. Decision in sku cos of d bulllies in sku,they'd remind him of this definitly,I just hope he finds christ early to help him deal with it..I don't wisH this 4 my enemy..pls ppl learn to deal with your problems by making God ur terapist it always work,drugs and alcohol only worsens d situation..it never solves any...I pray 4 d woman nd her family..

b bricks said...

It was meant to happen, rest on little 1 nd wishing da sick 1 recovery sorry to da moda ha conceans wount let ha be.

Anonymous said...

The 3 year old child actually meant well. I really can't blame anyone here. An Insomniac finally tries to get some sleep then looses a child and almost lost another. Just sad. Children could be handfuls and extra help may be needed. The guilt of the mom and probably her son who tried to help his mom. Adult supervision is very important. Tragic

Rough Diamond said...

Y u dey fall ur hand?

Anonymous said...

Devil pikin.. Na your papa devil send u come linda s blog. Keke conductor

Anonymous said...

I think there shld be a like botton here!this is some1 who thinks before speaking or writing!

Anonymous said...

And this is some1 who doesn't make use of his/her cerebral cortex b4 speaking or writing

Anonymous said...

I would zone out after half a can of Heineken, so I stay d hell away from alcohol cos I hav an 18month old baby!!!

Anonymous said...

I am not trying to judge anyone, but if u hav a toddler and two infants in the house, then u are supposed to be on ur toes 24/7. U are supposed to be first to wake up and last to sleep. U leave nothing to chance until they are well able to comprehend things and that could be when they are above age of 7.

Anonymous said...

Not true as a mother of kids especially newborns the slightest sound not noise o sounds like an alarm clock and should wake you up. She was just plain negligent. Very very sound

Anonymous said...

Meant to type *how sad*

Anonymous said...

What do you mean e should shut up you probably have not had any kids

Anonymous said...

Watch wat comes out of ur mouth.put some thot in2 wat u type b4 sending it out.wats wiv bringing up religion?

Anonymous said...

D babies r twins na,den d 3yr old shld b d 1st child

Anonymous said...

Lmaooo

Anonymous said...

Where is their father?I still say what everyone thinks but won't say.We live in a complex,overpopulated world thatis groaning under our weight.High time government starts issuing birth permit.Not everyone is meant tobe a parent.forget about human rights,how about human responsibility?a young life has been cut short,another has been vegetated.her punishment now is that she will takecare of him for the rest of his life!what a sad and unnecessary turn of events!I am more angered than pained

Anonymous said...

This very pathetic. Life is what you make it. Human beings should learn to leave violent relationships. Most of the time the abuser do not change. Live for your kids or yourself. As for the 3 yr old, he hasn't done anything wrong. Psychologically, he doesn't know what he has done. His mother have probably taught him to care for his little ones. Why drink when you have little kids to watch? That is bad parenting. It really hard not to judge her. If she was in the states, she'll be in jail longer than a yr because that was neglect and abandonment.

PAVOUR said...

Sad. I dont really blame her. But d 3 years old why do this..children! Was he thinking they're toys..hmm so sad.

Anonymous said...

Dis can happen 2 any1 so u sayin she deserves 10yrs of labour is callous. Wot happened wil hunt her 4 d rest of ha lyf dats if she doesn't commut suicide.. So yes, SHUTDFUCKUP!! Dobie

Anonymous said...

If y'all know what it means to be in an abusive relationship and not knowing God,you think twice before blaming her for turning to alcohol!

Anonymous said...

I celebrate u for sharing my view. A lot dunno what an abusive relationship can do to someone.

Anonymous said...

TRIBAL ABUSE! EWWWW!!!

Anonymous said...

I pray 4 ll of them that God will help them overcome this challenge,yes d scare will b there 4 life but they can come out stronger and better.d best way to go thru d journey of life is to follow Jesus and a lot of bad situation will b avoided.

MY TURN said...

This is sad... very unfortunate the 3year old won't forgive himself when he grows up to learn what happened.so so sad.

Unknown said...

The mother is so careless,this event will hunt her 4ever

BARRY9ICE said...

3yrs old, d memory might diminish 4rm his brain as he grows older, what a poor woman, loosing both babies in one day, well u might say one his still alive, but may suffer cerebral palsy, n will need round d clock care support 4 d rest of his life, only God intervention can bring him bck to normal. feel 4 both the boy n d mother. what a gr8 lesson of life

Unknown said...

Frustration is wht dat woman has been going through 4rm abusive relationship,leaving in one room apartment with his kids.people like dat find solace in alcohol.so sad 4 her.

Anonymous said...

The animalistic husband is to be blamed if he hadn't been violent trust me this will never have happened

Bosha said...

this is a very sad sorry, the man should be blamed for the death of these babies...am so pained in my heart and violent against women of any kind must be stop. we must all put our hands together to fight this or else more lives will be lost and destines damage. may their souls rest in peace. love you cuties

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