Erin Sutherland pleads guilty to culpable homicide of daughter Chloe

Erin Sutherland (36) has today (Tuesday 23rd June) pleaded guilty to culpable homicide on the grounds of diminished responsibility following the death of her daughter earlier this year.

Officers attended an address in Parkhead View on Tuesday 3rd February following concerns for 10-month-old Chloe Sutherland’s welfare. She was taken to the Edinburgh Sick Kid’s where she sadly passed away later that day.

Detective Sergeant Neil Seath said: “The death of a baby is always a tragedy but the unique circumstances of this case make it particularly emotive for everyone involved.

“Our thoughts are very much with Chloe’s family and we can only hope that they are able to come to terms with this heartbreaking situation, and find their own ways of moving forward.”