The face of a mum who admitted to killing her son has been revealed.
Carol Hodgson, 39, pleaded guilty to murdering her toddler Daniel following a short court hearing on June 13.
Cleveland Police has now released a picture of the mum and confirmed that Daniel, who was killed in Guisborough, North Yorkshire, is her child, Teesside Live reports.
Hodgson will be sentenced on July 15.
Investigating officer Detective Inspector Matt Hollingsworth said: “Today our thoughts are with Daniel’s family. 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.”
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“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.”
Police attended a home in Upper Garth Gardens, Guisborough, on February 2 after a report of concern was made about the toddler.
The boy was taken to hospital but sadly died. Hodgson was arrested two days later and charged with murder by the Sunday of that week.
The death of little Daniel Hodgson Green sent shockwaves through the Guisborough community, with locals holding a vigil and laid floral tributes at the home in Upper Garth Gardens.
Christopher Atkinson, Head of the Crown Court Unit at CPS North East, 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.
Judge Paul Watson remanded Hodgson, of Upper Garth Gardens, in custody. No details about the offence were discussed during the ten-minute hearing.
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