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Conclusion in the inquest into the deaths of Elizabeth and Ethan John

The Area Coroner has returned a conclusion of unlawful killing in relation to the deaths of two children in Staffordshire. The Court determined that the attacks on Ethan and Elizabeth John by their mother in 2023 could not have been predicted.

The actions of officers from Staffordshire Police were found not to be causative.

Genevieve Woods acted for the four police officers.  See here for BBC news report.

13th August 2025