Pair identified as mother faces court accused of murdering four-year-old
A mother has been charged with the murder of her four-year-old daughter, Cleo Rose Catterall, who was found unresponsive in their home. The incident occurred in Lowood, Queensland, and police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the child's death. The mother, Jessie Renee Phillips, appeared in court and was remanded in custody until her next hearing in June.
- ▪Cleo Rose Catterall was found dead at her home in Lowood, Queensland.
- ▪Her mother, Jessie Renee Phillips, has been charged with domestic violence murder.
- ▪A postmortem examination is planned to determine the cause of death.
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