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Woman 'tried to kill boy after Google searching 'worst thing' to put in his medication', court told
NewsMidlands NewsCourtsEmma WIlliams, 41, has denied a charge of attempted murder14:49, 14 Jul 2026A woman tried to murder a boy after Googling the 'worst thing' to put in his medication, a court heard.Emma Williams, aged 41 and from Erdington, stands trial at Birmingham Crown Court where she denies attempted murder.Opening the case today, Tuesday, July 14, prosecutor Tim Harrington said: "The defendant tried to kill (the boy) and did so by interfering with important medication on a number of occasions."This was not a one-off. It wasn't a moment of madness, wasn't an accident."It was considered and planned deliberate actions designed to end (the boy's) life."Thankfully she didn't succeed but it wasn't through the lack of trying."Mr Harrington said Williams 'had motive', adding she 'researc
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