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Callum Wilson murder: Mother Emma Wilson jailed for life Callum Wilson murder: Mother Emma Wilson jailed for life
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A woman has been jailed for life for murdering her 11-month-old son. A woman has been jailed for life for murdering her baby son who was left blinded with multiple broken bones and an "unsurvivable brain injury".
Callum Wilson, from Windsor, had suffered an "unsurvivable brain injury" when he died in hospital in March 2011. Callum Wilson, from Windsor, suffered a detached retina and bruising across his face and body, and died in hospital in March 2011.
The infant was also found with rib, arm and leg fractures and bruising across his face and body. Emma Wilson, 25, of Paddock Close, had blamed the injuries on Callum's "boisterous" older brother.
Emma Wilson, 25, of Paddock Close, had blamed the injuries on Callum's "boisterous" elder brother. She was sentenced to a minimum of 14 years at the Old Bailey in London. She was sentenced to life with a minimum of 14 years at the Old Bailey.
Wilson was convicted in December after she was unanimously found guilty by a jury following a five-week trial at the same court. Wilson was convicted of murder in December after she was unanimously found guilty by a jury following a five-week trial at the same court.
Wilson had denied murdering her son, who had also lost sight from a detached retina.
Callum was born on 23 April 2010 and spent the first few months of his life with foster parents.Callum was born on 23 April 2010 and spent the first few months of his life with foster parents.
'Violent squeezing' In November 2010 he was returned to his mother, but on 18 March 2011 he was taken by ambulance to Wexham Park Hospital in Slough suffering serious injuries.
In November 2010 he was returned to his mother, but on 18 March 2011 was taken by ambulance to Wexham Park Hospital in Slough suffering serious injuries.
Following medical tests he was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford where he died on 21 March.Following medical tests he was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford where he died on 21 March.
The infant was found with a brain injury, rib, arm and leg fractures and bruising across his face and body.
'Violent squeezing'
During Wilson's trial, prosecutor Paul Dunkels QC told the jury she had claimed "constant pushing and rolling" of Callum by his then 23-month-old brother may have been to blame for the injuries.During Wilson's trial, prosecutor Paul Dunkels QC told the jury she had claimed "constant pushing and rolling" of Callum by his then 23-month-old brother may have been to blame for the injuries.
He added: "But he could not have fractured Callum's ribs which was consistent with violent squeezing of Callum's chest."He added: "But he could not have fractured Callum's ribs which was consistent with violent squeezing of Callum's chest."
She also blamed Callum's brother after health and social workers spotted scratches on Callum during visits to Wilson's flat, the jury was told. She also blamed Callum's brother after health and social workers spotted scratches on him during visits to Wilson's flat, the jury was told.
Speaking following the sentencing, Det Supt Ian Hunter said: "The sentence today is a reflection of the abuse Callum suffered at the hands of someone entrusted to care for him and the pain he must have felt during his short life. Following the sentencing, Det Supt Ian Hunter said: "The sentence today is a reflection of the abuse Callum suffered at the hands of someone entrusted to care for him and the pain he must have felt during his short life.
"It also reflects on the dedication and efforts of the investigating officers and prosecution team to deliver justice for Callum during what was a difficult and emotional case for many of them."It also reflects on the dedication and efforts of the investigating officers and prosecution team to deliver justice for Callum during what was a difficult and emotional case for many of them.
"Of course, sadly it does not bring Callum back and our thoughts will always remain with him.""Of course, sadly it does not bring Callum back and our thoughts will always remain with him."