Mum Found Guilty of Son's Death Despite Mental Illness

Oluwakemi Badare, 37, from Plumstead, was convicted of causing the death of her son, Kingswealth Bayode, at the Old Bailey.

Schizophrenia Defence Falls Flat

Badare suffers from paranoid schizophrenia and was deemed unfit to understand the charges. Because of this, the jury had to focus solely on the facts of the case.

Hospital Order to Follow Sentence

She is set to receive a hospital order on July 20 as part of her sentencing, reflecting her mental health condition.

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