My ex-partner killed our baby
After Hera McLeod’s ex-partner killed their 15-month-old baby, she spent years seeking justice for her son. She used her grief and anger to become an advocate for child protection
In 2010 Hera McLeod had a baby with a man called Joaquin Rams. When they met, Joaquin came across as a charming person, but then things started to change. Shortly after the birth of their son Prince, they separated. Hera got legal custody of him and Rams was granted unsupervised access. During one of these visits Rams killed 15-month-old Prince. Hera told Emily Webb how she used her grief and anger to become an advocate for child protection.
(This episode was first broadcast in September 2019)
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Presenter: Emily Webb
Producer: Troy Holmes
(Picture: Intruder at door, in silhouette (stock photo) Credit: Getty Images)
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