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Man admits murdering ex-partner and baby in Billesley | Man admits murdering ex-partner and baby in Billesley |
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A man has admitted the "shocking and senseless" murders of his former partner and her baby son. | |
Wesley Williams, 29, killed Yvonne Walsh, 25, and seven-month-old Harrison Walsh at their home in Chells Grove, Billesley, West Midlands, some time between 31 May and 2 June. | Wesley Williams, 29, killed Yvonne Walsh, 25, and seven-month-old Harrison Walsh at their home in Chells Grove, Billesley, West Midlands, some time between 31 May and 2 June. |
Both victims died as a result of pressure to the neck. | Both victims died as a result of pressure to the neck. |
Williams was remanded in custody at Birmingham Crown Court until sentencing next week. | |
He was warned he would be jailed for life, with Judge William Davis QC telling him to expect "a very substantial" minimum tariff. | |
Williams was arrested on 2 June, shortly after the two bodies were discovered by police. | Williams was arrested on 2 June, shortly after the two bodies were discovered by police. |
Det Ch Insp Sarbjit Johal, from the homicide investigation team, said: "Wesley Williams has pleaded guilty to the shocking and senseless murders of his partner Yvonne and her baby Harrison who both had their whole lives ahead of them. | |
"Yvonne's family described her as a warm and loving person who was a dedicated professional and absolutely devoted to her two young children." |
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