Mother Admits Killing Two-Year-Old Son

Carol Hodgson, a mother has admitted to the killing of her child, Daniel Hodgson Green.

Gatekeepers News reports that Hodgson admitted to the ‘harrowing’ murder of her own toddler who died in hospital after police rushed to his home following concerns about his welfare.

The 39-year-old pleaded guilty to killing two-year-old Daniel at a hearing at Teesside Crown Court.

Police had attended a home in Upper Garth Gardens, Guisborough, North Yorkshire, on February 2 after a report of concern was made about the toddler.

The boy was found in a critical condition and was rushed to hospital, but sadly succumbed to his injuries later that day.

Two days later, Cleveland Police took Hodgson into custody and was charged with murder on Sunday, February 6.

A mugshot released by police showed the killer staring directly into the camera, with her neck covered in thick plasters.

She is due to be sentenced on July 15.

Outside the court, Detective Inspector Matt Hollingsworth said, “The loss of Daniel, at such a young age, is beyond comprehension.

“I’d like to thank all the team who have worked on this harrowing investigation and ensured that we could bring this matter to court.”

Christopher Atkinson, the Head of the crown court unit at CPS North East, stated that the ‘tragic sequence of events’ which led to the little boy’s death had been fully established.

Atkinson said, “Over the course of this case the Crown Prosecution Service has worked closely with our colleagues in Cleveland Police.

“Through the comprehensive evidence that they have provided, the Crown Prosecution Service has been able to clearly establish the tragic sequence of events which culminated in Daniel’s death.

“In response to a robust case against her, Carol Hodgson has now pleaded guilty to Daniel’s murder and we sincerely hope that those who knew Daniel find some measure of comfort in this, at what must remain a very difficult time for them.”