Son guilty of leaving mum to die in bathroom
Summary
A man named Stewart Irwin was found guilty of manslaughter after his 74-year-old mother, Veronica, was left dying on the bathroom floor of their home for two weeks. Paramedics found her in poor condition with serious injuries, and she later died in the hospital.Key Facts
- Stewart Irwin, 56, was convicted of manslaughter at Carlisle Crown Court.
- Veronica Irwin, 74, was found unconscious, malnourished, and with severe injuries including pressure ulcers and maggot infestation.
- She had fallen in the bathroom and lay there for about two weeks without medical help.
- Irwin called emergency services only after noticing his mother’s skin turning blue and her becoming unresponsive.
- During those two weeks, Irwin made several visits to buy alcohol and withdrew money from his mother’s bank account.
- Paramedics initially thought Veronica was dead but found she was alive and took her to the hospital where she later died.
- Irwin did not testify at the trial but told a psychologist he had tried to help, and the psychologist found he was mentally capable of making decisions.
- Sentencing is scheduled for September 11.
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