The Death of Emily Hampshire: An MDT’s Battle for Justice & the Community Struggle to Understand a Mother’s Actions
This case study examines the investigation and prosecution surrounding the death of 14-year-old Emily Hampshire, whose mother concealed her Type 1 diabetes, leading to fatal neglect. The session highlights how a coordinated MDT uncovered the truth and secured justice in a close-knit community.
Suggested Audience: Prosecutors, CPS, and law enforcement, with some value for other MDT members
Full Description: Emily Hampshire celebrated her 14th birthday on October 22, 2018. On November 3, 2018, Emily was dead. The investigation into her death revealed a complicated medical history of Type 1 Diabetes that was deliberately concealed from family, friends, and teachers by Emily’s mother, Amber Hampshire. The actions of Amber Hampshire that directly led to the death of Emily caused disbelief and shock amongst the small community that the family was actively involved in. The investigation, prosecution, and prison sentence imposed were the result of a multi-disciplinary team dedicated to getting justice for Emily.
Learning Objectives:
Discuss the benefits of vertical prosecution, specialized detectives, and trained child protection workers to get the best results on complicated child death cases.
Emphasize the importance of understanding medical evidence and leveraging medical experts for effective prosecution.
Understanding the difficult dynamics of female perpetrator cases and using the media to assist in the release of accurate information. Will also discuss the unique challenges of sentencing in mother-defendant child death cases.
Speaker(s): Kathleen Nolan
