Logan Mwangi murder: Killer mum wants conviciton reviewed
Angharad Williamson, who was convicted for the murder of her five-year-old son Logan Mwangi, is seeking a review of her conviction. The case, which also involved her partner and a teenager, is currently awaiting an inquest scheduled for 2027.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing legal proceedings regarding a high-profile child murder and the complexities of the UK justice system's appeals process.
Image caption, Logan Mwangi was murdered in July 2021
A mother who murdered her five-year-old son wants her case reviewed by the body which investigates potential miscarriages of justice.
Angharad Williamson was jailed for life in June 2022 for the murder of her son Logan Mwangi , alongside his stepfather John Cole and a teenager, Craig Mulligan, then 14.
Williamson must serve a minimum of 28 years. She previously lost a bid to overturn her conviction .
On Wednesday, she appeared via video link at a pre-inquest hearing at Pontypridd Coroner's Court which set a date for Logan's inquest, and where the information about a possible appeal was revealed.
Logan's inquest has been set for November 2027 - more than six years after his murder.
No new request to appeal the conviction has been made.
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