A mother who killed her five-year-old son, leading to his body being discovered in a river, participated in a preliminary inquest regarding the child’s demise. Angharad Williamson, aged 34, observed the session remotely from HMP Downview in Surrey, where she is serving a minimum of 28 years for the murder of Logan Mwangi.
Logan, who suffered 56 external injuries along with a torn liver and brain trauma, endured severe abuse at his residence in Bridgend, South Wales. Despite being under the supervision of social services, the authorities did not raise concerns about Logan’s prior injuries, including a broken arm, broken collarbone, and skin burns, before his death.
Angharad’s former partner, John Cole, 41, and stepson, Craig Mulligan, 14, were also convicted of Logan’s murder after the incident in July 2021. Cole disposed of Logan’s body in the River Ogmore, a location near their home where he often illegally discarded waste.
The pre-inquest review into Logan’s death commenced at Pontypridd Coroner’s Court, with representatives from local health authorities, social services, and South Wales Police present both in person and via virtual platforms. Angharad unsuccessfully denied the murder allegations, claiming she was asleep when Logan’s body was dumped, although evidence suggested otherwise.
Despite her failed appeal, Angharad has sought assistance from a former senior police officer, Tony Thompson, to review her conviction for potential further appeals. During the trial in 2022, distressing details of Logan’s mistreatment emerged, revealing the grim conditions he endured before his tragic death.
Medical experts likened Logan’s injuries to those sustained from a significant fall or high-speed traffic accident. Angharad, Cole, and Mulligan received life sentences, with Angharad serving a minimum of 28 years. Another hearing related to Logan’s case is scheduled for November.