Mum ADMITS killing baby son who drowned in bath after he was left alone for ‘prolonged period’
A MUM has admitted killing her baby son after he drowned in the bath when he was left alone for a “prolonged period”.
Charlie Goodall was rushed to hospital after the horror unfolded at home in Chilton, County Durham, in February 2022.
Tragically the seven-month-old couldn’t be saved and died shortly after arriving at the Royal Victoria Infirmary.
His mum Danielle Massey today pleaded guilty to manslaughter during a hearing at Sheffield Crown Court.
The 31-year-old also admitted possession of cannabis on the day little Charlie died.
Martin Sharpe, defending, told the court Massey accepted it was “her fault the seat was not properly affixed to the bath”.
He added: “She should have affixed it to a flat bath, hers is concave, the suction pad wouldn’t properly work.
“This caused her child to tip over and then drown.”
The court was also told there was an “acceptance of a prolonged period of inattention during which this child died”.
The case was adjourned until July 26 where a further hearing will take place.
Durham Police said at the time: “A mother is to appear in court charged in connection with the death of her baby.
“On the afternoon of February 16, 2022, police were alerted by paramedics to a house in West Chilton Terrace, in Chilton, County Durham, where a baby boy was found to be unresponsive in the bath.
“The child was airlifted to the Royal Victoria Infirmary, in Newcastle, but sadly died shortly after arrival.”