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Moment mum who murdered baby with drug-laced bottle tells police 'I killed him'
- Emma Barnett, 36, was jailed for a minimum of 22 years after being found guilty of murdering her 14-month-old son Oakley.
- Prosecutors said Oakley died after Barnett prepared a bottle with a mix of milk and prescription drugs.
- Two bottles in the loft tested positive for promethazine and mirtazapine, suggesting a deliberate act to harm Oakley.
- Barnett hid in a loft after a family court ruling in November 2024 that Oakley should be taken into care.
- Police bodycam captured Barnett telling officers, “I’ve killed him,” during the arrest.
- Oakley died on New Year’s Eve 2024 after being taken to hospital in Essex.
- Oakley’s relatives said their son filled every room with light and will be forever missed.
- The court heard Barnett argued Oakley’s death was accidental, not intentional murder.
- The incident followed a court decision to remove Oakley from Barnett’s care, escalating concerns about child protection.
- Essex Police described the investigation as a case of extreme harm linked to the alleged poisoning.
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