WINDSOR MOTHER EMMA WILSON SENTENCED FOR BRUTAL MURDER OF BABY CALLUM
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In January 2014, a tragic and disturbing case unfolded in Windsor, where Emma Wilson, a 25-year-old mother, was convicted of the heinous murder of her 11-month-old son, Callum. The case drew widespread attention due to the brutal nature of the abuse, the shocking photographs Wilson took of her injured child, and the circumstances surrounding his death.
According to court proceedings, Wilson inflicted repeated and severe physical assaults on Callum, to the extent that her neighbor’s ceiling was visibly shaken by the force of her blows. The court heard that Wilson’s violent actions resulted in catastrophic injuries to the infant, including brain damage, fractured ribs, and broken limbs. Despite the severity of the injuries, Wilson initially attempted to deflect blame, claiming that her two-year-old son, Callum’s older brother, was responsible for the injuries. This false claim was part of her broader effort to conceal the truth about her abuse.
The evidence presented at the Old Bailey revealed that Wilson had been abusing Callum for weeks prior to his death. During this period, she took photographs of herself with her son both before and after the abuse, some of which showed her grinning next to her crying, visibly injured child. One particularly disturbing image depicted Callum moving away from a young boy wielding a pair of open secateurs, highlighting the dangerous environment in which he was kept.
On March 17, 2011, Callum was subjected to a particularly violent attack, after which he was rushed to the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford with what was described as 'unsurvivable' brain injuries. He succumbed to his injuries three days later, on March 20, 2011. The post-mortem examination revealed that Callum had suffered fatal brain swelling, nine fractured ribs, a broken leg, and a broken arm. The extent of his injuries was so severe that they caused immediate and irreversible damage.
Wilson’s actions extended beyond physical abuse; she also attempted to hide her son’s existence from her family and friends. She used a false name, claiming Callum was her cousin’s son, and kept him in foster care for seven months after his birth. When she finally brought him into her Windsor flat in November 2010, health and social workers noted scratches and bruises on the child during their visits. Wilson attributed these injuries to her older son’s rough behavior, dismissing concerns raised by professionals.
Neighbors reported hearing loud bangs on the night before paramedics were called, with the noise so intense that they believed the child might come through the ceiling. The following morning, Wilson contacted emergency services, claiming her son was unresponsive and had been fine the night before. Paramedics observed bruising and injuries consistent with severe trauma. Despite her claims of attempting to revive him, Wilson was unable to provide a plausible explanation for the injuries, which had occurred during her sole care of Callum.
Throughout the trial, Wilson maintained her innocence, denying murder and claiming that her son’s injuries resulted from accidental falls or her two-year-old brother’s rough play. However, the jury took just ten hours to reach a unanimous verdict of guilty. Judge Stephen Kramer QC sentenced Wilson to life imprisonment, with a minimum term of 14 years, emphasizing her lack of remorse and her ability to lie convincingly during the proceedings.
In his sentencing remarks, Judge Kramer highlighted Wilson’s emotional detachment and her failure to show any remorse for her actions. He pointed out that she had been a seemingly good mother to her other son but had rejected and harmed Callum for reasons that remain unclear. The judge also noted her disturbing behavior of taking photographs of her injured son, which underscored her callousness and detachment from the suffering she caused.
Wilson’s decision to bury Callum in an unmarked communal grave further underscored the tragic and neglectful circumstances of his death. Her actions and the evidence presented in court painted a picture of a mother capable of extreme violence and deception, ultimately leading to her conviction for murder in Windsor.
According to court proceedings, Wilson inflicted repeated and severe physical assaults on Callum, to the extent that her neighbor’s ceiling was visibly shaken by the force of her blows. The court heard that Wilson’s violent actions resulted in catastrophic injuries to the infant, including brain damage, fractured ribs, and broken limbs. Despite the severity of the injuries, Wilson initially attempted to deflect blame, claiming that her two-year-old son, Callum’s older brother, was responsible for the injuries. This false claim was part of her broader effort to conceal the truth about her abuse.
The evidence presented at the Old Bailey revealed that Wilson had been abusing Callum for weeks prior to his death. During this period, she took photographs of herself with her son both before and after the abuse, some of which showed her grinning next to her crying, visibly injured child. One particularly disturbing image depicted Callum moving away from a young boy wielding a pair of open secateurs, highlighting the dangerous environment in which he was kept.
On March 17, 2011, Callum was subjected to a particularly violent attack, after which he was rushed to the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford with what was described as 'unsurvivable' brain injuries. He succumbed to his injuries three days later, on March 20, 2011. The post-mortem examination revealed that Callum had suffered fatal brain swelling, nine fractured ribs, a broken leg, and a broken arm. The extent of his injuries was so severe that they caused immediate and irreversible damage.
Wilson’s actions extended beyond physical abuse; she also attempted to hide her son’s existence from her family and friends. She used a false name, claiming Callum was her cousin’s son, and kept him in foster care for seven months after his birth. When she finally brought him into her Windsor flat in November 2010, health and social workers noted scratches and bruises on the child during their visits. Wilson attributed these injuries to her older son’s rough behavior, dismissing concerns raised by professionals.
Neighbors reported hearing loud bangs on the night before paramedics were called, with the noise so intense that they believed the child might come through the ceiling. The following morning, Wilson contacted emergency services, claiming her son was unresponsive and had been fine the night before. Paramedics observed bruising and injuries consistent with severe trauma. Despite her claims of attempting to revive him, Wilson was unable to provide a plausible explanation for the injuries, which had occurred during her sole care of Callum.
Throughout the trial, Wilson maintained her innocence, denying murder and claiming that her son’s injuries resulted from accidental falls or her two-year-old brother’s rough play. However, the jury took just ten hours to reach a unanimous verdict of guilty. Judge Stephen Kramer QC sentenced Wilson to life imprisonment, with a minimum term of 14 years, emphasizing her lack of remorse and her ability to lie convincingly during the proceedings.
In his sentencing remarks, Judge Kramer highlighted Wilson’s emotional detachment and her failure to show any remorse for her actions. He pointed out that she had been a seemingly good mother to her other son but had rejected and harmed Callum for reasons that remain unclear. The judge also noted her disturbing behavior of taking photographs of her injured son, which underscored her callousness and detachment from the suffering she caused.
Wilson’s decision to bury Callum in an unmarked communal grave further underscored the tragic and neglectful circumstances of his death. Her actions and the evidence presented in court painted a picture of a mother capable of extreme violence and deception, ultimately leading to her conviction for murder in Windsor.