13 h. ago Mum who left dead baby in bin bag kept tragic secret from husband for 25 years

Joanne Sharkey, who has today avoided jail, hid her dark secret for a quarter of a century, with her own husband having had no idea that she'd killed the child he never even knew existed

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13 h. ago Mum who killed her baby and dumped his body near Gulliver's World learns her fate

Joanne Sharkey admitted manslaughter by diminished responsibility in connection with the death of her baby locals later named 'Callum,' who was discovered in a bin bag in woodland 27 years ago

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9 d. ago Notting Hill dead baby: Couple seen 'tying bag' near bin as newborn found at church

A scaffolder said he witnessed a couple in their late 50s or 60s close to where the baby was found with the man appearing to tie a bag as a woman told him 'come on'

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1 week ago Dead baby found in bag next to bin at Notting Hill church as police launch urgent hunt for mother

Detective said the child’s mother may need medical assistance and are urging for her to come forward

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2 w. ago Mum admitted killing baby after son's arrest sparked DNA link – 'It haunts me every day'

Joanne Sharkey admitted manslaughter by diminished responsibility in connection with the death of baby 'Callum' who was discovered in a bin bag in woodland 27 years ago

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4 w. ago Mother admits killing baby found dumped in bin bag in woodland

Baby Callum was found close to Gulliver’s World theme park in Warrington, Cheshire, on March 14 1998

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4 w. ago Mother admits killing baby found dumped in bin bag in woodland 27 years ago

Baby Callum was found close to Gulliver’s World theme park in Warrington, Cheshire, on March 14 1998

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