Brigid Brown

Police in Wyong, Australia, are investigating a woman who allegedly confessed to killing and cooking her four‑year‑old son, prompting forensic examinations and a criminal case in which she has been denied bail. Her family expressed guilt for not intervening sooner and criticised child welfare services for returning the boy to her despite a history of substance abuse, criminal convictions and prior protective orders. Social services had previously visited the family over neglect concerns, and an independent review has been launched to assess the agency’s actions.