Detective Constable Beth Colbourne's investigation opened a 25-year-old mystery concerning the identity of Baby Callum, found abandoned in 1998. After much work, a DNA match connected baby Callum to his brother Matthew Sharkey, providing crucial evidence that enabled the police to identify Callum’s mother, Joanne Sharkey. She was sentenced to two years in prison, suspended for two years, after pleading guilty to killing her son under severe post-natal depression. The case highlights the long-standing impact on the community and the complexities of maternal mental health.
Detective Constable Beth Colbourne's discovery of DNA linked to Baby Callum finally solved a 25-year mystery surrounding his identity and tragic death.
After 25 years, the mystery of Baby Callum's identity and untimely death was solved through a routine DNA review that linked his brother, Matthew Sharkey.
Joanne Sharkey, who admitted to killing her son Callum during a severe mental health crisis, received a suspended sentence, highlighting the complexities of her situation.
This case, which profoundly impacted the community, illustrates the long-term consequences of maternal mental health issues and the unresolved grief surrounding infant loss.
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