Where Are Matthew Eappen’s Parents Deborah And Sunil Now? Let us find out the whereabouts of the couple who lost their child at 8 months.
Matthew Eappen was an 8-month-old child. He was an infant who passed away on 9 February 1997 due to a fractured skull and subdural hematoma.
Eappen’s death drew a lot of attention from the public and media. His then-nanny, Louise Woodward was also arrested and accused for his murder.
Besides, Matthew had ere injuries too. He sustained a fractured wrist and other unnoticed bodily harm from one month prior to his demise.
Eappen’s case even confused the jury members. As of now, the documentary surrounding his death is produced by Channel 4 and it is titled Louise Woodward: Villain or Victim?
Where Are Matthew Eappen’s Parents Deborah And Sunil Now?
Deborah and Sunil are the parents of the murder victim and infant, Matthew Eappen.
The couple welcomed him in 1986 and lost him 8-months later in 1987. The tragic death of their son has left them disheartened.
Deborah and Sunil are doctors by profession. They were busy with their work which is why they hired a helper for facilitation.
As of now, the whereabouts of Matthew’s parents are unknown.
The au pair was 19 when she was convicted of the involuntary manslaughter of eight-month-old Matthew Eappen https://t.co/uKRZOcOlUD
— Liverpool Echo (@LivEchonews) November 11, 2021
What Happened To Matthew Eappen? Update On Murder Case
Infant Matthew Eappen passed away at the age of 8 months.
After being injured, he was immediately taken to the Children’s Hospital in Boston. He had a fractured skull and subdural hematoma due to which he slipped into a coma.
Matthew died five days later on 9 February 1987. His then-nanny Louise Woodward was initially arrested for battery and assault. Later on, she was charged with first-degree manslaughter.
Louise was detained in MCI-Framingham prison until trial. After 8 months, she was found guilty and charged with second-degree manslaughter.
Also, Woodward was sentenced to 15 years in prison on 31 October 1983. But she re-appealed to the court and took a polygraph test as well.
Thus, Louise’s sentence was reduced to involuntary manslaughter and was set for 279 days. It has been over 24 years of the tragic incident.
Remarking on the 25th anniversary, the documentary about the murder case is being produced by ITV. It is named Louise Woodward: Villain or Victim?
A new ITV documentary is set to air marking 25 years since the high profile US court case https://t.co/yLQQh9gzGD
— Liverpool Echo (@LivEchonews) November 11, 2021
Is Louise Woodward Arrested?
Convicted murderer, Louise Woodward was arrested on 4 February 1987.
She was found guilty on 30 October 1987 and sentenced a day later. She was given 15 years of imprisonment which was later reduced to 279 days.
Woodward came out of custody and graduated from London South Bank University. She then began training with the law firm North Ainley Halliwell.
Louise dropped her training in the middle. She then moved to Chester to pursue a career as a ballroom and Latin dance teacher.
Woodward has left her past behind and is living a glorious life. She is now married and has a child too.