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Nanny cleared in baby death case Nanny cleared in baby death case
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A nanny accused of killing the baby son of two police officers has been cleared after a judge directed a jury to find her not guilty.A nanny accused of killing the baby son of two police officers has been cleared after a judge directed a jury to find her not guilty.
The prosecution alleged Linda Wise, 47, shook Isaac Rowlinson when he was just 13 weeks old, causing brain damage.The prosecution alleged Linda Wise, 47, shook Isaac Rowlinson when he was just 13 weeks old, causing brain damage.
Isaac, the son of Lancashire Police detectives Lisa and Paul Rowlinson, died 10 months later.Isaac, the son of Lancashire Police detectives Lisa and Paul Rowlinson, died 10 months later.
At Liverpool Crown Court Miss Wise, of Gaerwen, Anglesey, pleaded not guilty to manslaughter.At Liverpool Crown Court Miss Wise, of Gaerwen, Anglesey, pleaded not guilty to manslaughter.
Mr Justice David Clarke had informed the defence and prosecution on Thursday, in the absence of the jury, that he considered there was insufficient evidence against the defendant.Mr Justice David Clarke had informed the defence and prosecution on Thursday, in the absence of the jury, that he considered there was insufficient evidence against the defendant.
The judge told the jury on Friday, after a five-week trial, he had been "greatly troubled" by the prosecution evidence since around halfway through the case.The judge told the jury on Friday, after a five-week trial, he had been "greatly troubled" by the prosecution evidence since around halfway through the case.
Among other reasons, he said, in his view the jury could not reasonably conclude that the bleeding on Isaac's brain took place in the timeframe alleged by prosecutors.Among other reasons, he said, in his view the jury could not reasonably conclude that the bleeding on Isaac's brain took place in the timeframe alleged by prosecutors.
Isaac died 10 months after the alleged incidentIsaac died 10 months after the alleged incident
He added: "Yesterday, when I indicated the ruling I am giving today, I said there were no winners in this case.He added: "Yesterday, when I indicated the ruling I am giving today, I said there were no winners in this case.
"The loss to the parents of Isaac is incalculable and the defendant herself has been under a cloud of suspicion for a long time."The loss to the parents of Isaac is incalculable and the defendant herself has been under a cloud of suspicion for a long time.
"And that cloud may not lift at once now the case has come to an end.""And that cloud may not lift at once now the case has come to an end."
Mrs Rowlinson, 38, a detective constable, and her 41-year-old husband, a detective inspector, did not attend court on Friday.Mrs Rowlinson, 38, a detective constable, and her 41-year-old husband, a detective inspector, did not attend court on Friday.
The jury had heard Isaac's health troubles caused Mrs Rowlinson, 38, to suffer post-natal depression and sleepless nights.The jury had heard Isaac's health troubles caused Mrs Rowlinson, 38, to suffer post-natal depression and sleepless nights.
She and her 41-year-old husband, Paul, a detective inspector, decided to cash in their savings and hire a maternity nurse to help with the baby.She and her 41-year-old husband, Paul, a detective inspector, decided to cash in their savings and hire a maternity nurse to help with the baby.
Outside court, Miss Wise's solicitor, Neil Hampson, read a statement on her behalf.Outside court, Miss Wise's solicitor, Neil Hampson, read a statement on her behalf.
It said: "The last two years of my life have been put on hold because of the dreadful allegations made against me.It said: "The last two years of my life have been put on hold because of the dreadful allegations made against me.
Mr and Mrs Rowlinson were away when their son became illMr and Mrs Rowlinson were away when their son became ill
"I have dedicated the last 25 years to caring for babies and young children."I have dedicated the last 25 years to caring for babies and young children.
"I have never harmed a child in my care and would never do so. And I certainly did not harm baby Isaac."I have never harmed a child in my care and would never do so. And I certainly did not harm baby Isaac.
"Despite the allegations made against me I have nothing but sympathy for Paul and Lisa Rowlinson."Despite the allegations made against me I have nothing but sympathy for Paul and Lisa Rowlinson.
"They have lost their beloved child and nothing will bring him back."They have lost their beloved child and nothing will bring him back.
"I have been totally vindicated by the outcome of today but the prosecution has effectively put an end to my career in healthcare.""I have been totally vindicated by the outcome of today but the prosecution has effectively put an end to my career in healthcare."
Det Supt Mick Gradwell, of Lancashire Constabulary's Major Investigation Team, who led the inquiry, said: "While we are naturally disappointed with this outcome, from the outset this has been an incredibly complex investigation.Det Supt Mick Gradwell, of Lancashire Constabulary's Major Investigation Team, who led the inquiry, said: "While we are naturally disappointed with this outcome, from the outset this has been an incredibly complex investigation.
"We respect the judge's ruling and accept his comments."We respect the judge's ruling and accept his comments.
"Our thoughts remain with Paul and Lisa who, regardless of the outcome of this case, have lost their son.""Our thoughts remain with Paul and Lisa who, regardless of the outcome of this case, have lost their son."