Murder-accused mum laced son's blackcurrant juice with morphine after social worker visit, jury told
A trial is underway to determine if Louise Cameron murdered her eight-year-old autistic son, Rhys, by poisoning his juice with morphine. The court heard that the incident occurred shortly after a social worker cut a home visit short due to the child's distress.
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The case highlights systemic concerns regarding the support provided to families with special needs children and the potential failures in social services intervention.
News Esther Halligan 16:39, 10 Jun 2026 Rhys Cameron (Image: Cleveland Police)
The report is a factual summary of court proceedings, focusing on the testimony provided to the jury.
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