Key facts
- Emma Barnett was convicted of murdering her one-year-old son, Oakley.
- She administered prescription medications to the child.
- The poisoning occurred in December 2024.
- Oakley was ordered to be taken into care prior to his death.
- Barnett was sentenced to 21 years in prison.
Emma Barnett, a mother of six, has been sentenced to 21 years in prison after being unanimously convicted of murdering her one-year-old son, Oakley. The conviction stems from the poisoning of the infant with a lethal combination of prescription medications in December 2024. The incident occurred shortly after a court order was issued for Oakley to be taken into care. Barnett was found guilty of administering the fatal dose of drugs to her son.