A man from Swansea has been cleared of any wrongdoing after being accused of concealing the births of two infants whose bodies were found at a Bridgend property. Zilvinas Ledovskis, aged 50, was also acquitted of charges relating to preventing the lawful burial of the children, following a decision by prosecutors to offer no evidence against him.
The sombre case unfolded after the remains of two babies were discovered in the attic of a house in Wildmill, Bridgend, in November 2022. News of the findings generated widespread shock in the local community and prompted a detailed investigation by authorities. Ledovskis and his former partner, Egle Zilinskaite, 31, were both taken into custody at the time, facing multiple counts surrounding the concealment and improper burial of the infants.
During initial court proceedings, prosecutors alleged that the offences took place over a period stretching from 1 January 2017 to 26 November 2022, highlighting a prolonged and distressing chronology. In court documents, the deceased infants were named as ‘Baby A’ and ‘Baby B’ to protect their identities and those of the defendants involved.
Zilinskaite previously pleaded guilty to four charges—two related to concealing the births and two concerning the prevention of lawful burial. She admitted to committing these acts with regard to both children, at an earlier hearing at Cardiff Crown Court. Her sentencing remains pending, with a date yet to be determined by the judiciary.
Ledovskis, in contrast, had denied all allegations and was preparing for a trial scheduled later in July. However, in a recent development at a mention hearing on Tuesday, prosecutor James Wilson informed the court that the Crown would no longer be proceeding with the case against him. Wilson’s statement effectively brought about the dismissal of all charges faced by Ledovskis. Judge Tracey Lloyd-Clarke, the Recorder of Cardiff, formally concluded the matter by directing the removal of all accusations.
While the legal case against Mr Ledovskis has now ended, attention remains focused on the circumstances surrounding the tragic deaths and subsequent concealment of the children. The distressing nature of the case has had a profound impact on the local community, prompting questions regarding the vulnerabilities that may lead individuals to such desperate actions.
The legal process has served as a reminder of the heavy burdens placed on the criminal justice system in seeking both accountability and fairness. It also highlights the delicate balance courts must find when considering the publication of sensitive evidence in such deeply personal and tragic events.
Zilinskaite awaits her sentencing, which is anticipated to take place in the coming months. She did not attend the most recent court hearing. No further comments have been issued by either the prosecution or defence regarding the motives or details of the case, and it is likely that further information will only emerge during her sentencing proceedings.
The discovery of the infants’ bodies remains a chilling episode in the local area’s recent history and has underscored the need for ongoing support for those experiencing crisis pregnancies or social isolation. While the criminal investigation surrounding Mr Ledovskis has concluded with a not guilty verdict, the reverberations of these tragic deaths will continue to be felt by those living in Bridgend and beyond.