scone.com.auArraignment in Sydney for Hutchinson Case
CATE Hutchinson was at Tamworth Court today on a charge of murdering her toddler Leonie Hutchinson, who was last seen in Scone in December 2001.
The matter was adjourned to the supreme court for trial and an arraignment is set for October 7 in Sydney, where Ms Hutchinson is required to enter a plea.
Missing Toddler Leonie Hutchinson- Picture supplied by NSW Police Media.
Ms Hutchinson was arrested on March 16 in Evans Head on the charge of murder, but released on bail on March 23 and first appeared in Tamworth court on May 24.
In 2003 the Department of Community and Family Services began to hold concerns for Leonie’s welfare when her mother Kate Hutchinson evaded questions regarding her whereabouts.
Related stories:
- Hutchinson Case Adjourned Again – July 13
- Hutchinson Without Lawyer – May 24
- Hutchinson Case Begins – May 24
- Hutchinson’s Bail Conditions – March 26
- Cate Hutchinson Granted Bail – March 23
- Arrest Made in Baby Hutchinson Case – March 16
- Charged with Murder – March 16
- Background to Missing Leonie – March 16