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| Mother accused of daughter murder | Mother accused of daughter murder |
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| A woman has appeared in court charged with the murder of her four-year-old daughter. | A woman has appeared in court charged with the murder of her four-year-old daughter. |
| Joanne Marie Hill, 31, of Connah's Quay, Flintshire, appeared before Chester magistrates during a three-minute hearing. | Joanne Marie Hill, 31, of Connah's Quay, Flintshire, appeared before Chester magistrates during a three-minute hearing. |
| She is accused of killing Naomi Hill at Connah's Quay on Monday. | She is accused of killing Naomi Hill at Connah's Quay on Monday. |
| She spoke to confirm her name, age and address and was remanded in custody until 10 December, when she will appear at Chester Crown Court. | She spoke to confirm her name, age and address and was remanded in custody until 10 December, when she will appear at Chester Crown Court. |
| Naomi was pronounced dead at the Countess of Chester Hospital on Tuesday. | Naomi was pronounced dead at the Countess of Chester Hospital on Tuesday. |
| She was a lovely little girl who had that special ability to light up our day Golftyn Primary School statement | |
| Meanwhile, police have been making house-to-house inquiries in and around Goya Close, where Ms Hill lives. | Meanwhile, police have been making house-to-house inquiries in and around Goya Close, where Ms Hill lives. |
| Resident Mike Chare said the cul-de-sac was in "complete shock" at the death. | Resident Mike Chare said the cul-de-sac was in "complete shock" at the death. |
| A post-mortem examination was carried out on Wednesday at Alder Hey Hospital, Liverpool. The results have not yet been disclosed. | A post-mortem examination was carried out on Wednesday at Alder Hey Hospital, Liverpool. The results have not yet been disclosed. |
| Naomi was in a reception class at Golftyn Primary School in Connah's Quay. | Naomi was in a reception class at Golftyn Primary School in Connah's Quay. |
| Head teacher Paul Schleising said: "At the moment everyone in the school - pupils and staff - are just trying to come to terms with Naomi's loss and what has happened." | Head teacher Paul Schleising said: "At the moment everyone in the school - pupils and staff - are just trying to come to terms with Naomi's loss and what has happened." |
| 'Thoughts and prayers' | |
| In a statement the school said: "Staff, pupils, parents and the whole school community are devastated by the news of the death of Naomi. | |
| "She was a lovely little girl who had that special ability to light up our day. She also had the very special gift of bringing out the best in everyone who knew her. | |
| "Naomi was in our ursery and had recently moved up to our reception class. She was a much loved little girl, a very special member of our school community. | |
| "Our thoughts and prayers are with Naomi's family right now as they too try to come to terms with the dreadful loss of Naomi. | |
| "The school has appreciated the support it has received from Flintshire LEA (local education authority) and the local community." |