Papaipit Linse. A lady has confessed to murdering her seven-year-old kid in a “tragic case,” according to court proceedings. Louis Linse passed away in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, on January 10.
Papaipit Linse, 43, entered a guilty plea to manslaughter at a hearing on Friday at Swansea Crown Court, while rejecting the charge of murder.
Papaipit Linse, who just confirmed her name and entered her pleas, stood in the dock clad in a grey hoodie, with short black hair.
Caroline Rees KC, for the prosecution, accepted the manslaughter accusation.
Papaipit Linse is scheduled for sentencing on December 13.
Ms. Rees stated that the prosecution had reassessed the case considering the pleas and a psychiatric evaluation.
“We will accept the pleas to manslaughter, which we understand pertains to diminished responsibility,” she stated.
“No trial will be needed in this case.”
The court heard Papaipit Linse is in custody at the Caswell Clinic, a medium secure mental health unit.
Addressing Papaipit Linse, judge Paul Thomas KC said: “It’s a sensitive as well as a tragic case.
“I will sentence you on December 13.”
Papaipit Linse had herself called emergency services to report the death of her son, who was found in bed, Dyfed-Powys Police have said.
Detective Chief Inspector Gary Williams, senior investigating officer, said: “This was a tragic incident which saw officers respond to the death of a young child at the hands of his mother.
“Despite arriving at an extremely challenging and emotive scene, all those present acted with professionalism and care, with the united goal of carrying out a thorough investigation into the circumstances.
“My team and I have worked tirelessly since January to hold Linse responsible for Louis’ death, and to ensure justice is brought.
“Our thoughts remain with all those who knew and loved Louis.”
Louis was pronounced dead at Withybush General Hospital after police were called to an address on Upper Market Street.
In January, coroner’s officer Pc Carrie Sheridan told Pembrokeshire Coroner’s Court: “At 10.44am on Wednesday January 10, police received an emergency phone call reporting the suspected death of a child.
“He was taken to Withybush General Hospital. Despite the best efforts of the emergency services at the scene and medical staff at the hospital, he was pronounced deceased at 12pm on Wednesday January 10.”
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