A shocking twist in the tragic story of little Logan Mwangi: Angharad Williamson, his mother, is hoping to challenge her conviction. Convicted in 2022 for the murder of her five-year-old son, Williamson is seeking a review by the Criminal Cases Review Commission, claiming potential grounds for miscarriage of justice. Logan, remembered as a “smiling, cheerful little boy,” suffered horrific abuse leading to his death, but now his mother is pressing for a fresh look at her case.
Williamson, along with Logan’s stepfather, John Cole, and his son, Craig Mulligan, were found guilty of the murder and cover-up. Logan’s lifeless body was tragically discovered in the River Ogmore after the trio falsely reported him missing. At the hearing, Williamson appeared via video link from prison, where she is serving a life sentence with a minimum term of 28 years.
Her bid to overturn the conviction isn’t her first attempt; she previously lost a Court of Appeal challenge. However, with a former senior police officer now on board to review her cases thoroughly, the story might take a new turn. As the legal wheels turn, the inquest will delve into the tragic events leading to Logan’s death and the “investigation, assessment, management, and safeguarding” of young Logan, including the role of Mulligan at the home.
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