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To outsiders, Cheyanne Harris and her partner Zachary Koehn seemed like ordinary parents. The couple already had a two-year-old daughter when their son Sterling arrived in April 2017. Zachary, then 27, had a good job as a lorry driver, transporting chickens from Wisconsin to Iowa, where the family lived. He earned $45,000 a year (around £37,000) and had access to healthcare through his job. However, this seemingly normal family was rocked by a tragic death in the summer of 2017. On 30 August, Zachary called emergency services and told the operator that his four-month-old son had died. He explained that he believed Sterling had died of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). But when the police arrived at the couple’s apartment in Alta Vista, Iowa, they were shocked by what they…

Wendy Hicks, 46, Rochester Shuffling through the paperwork, I felt strangely relieved. Finally, we had a diagnosis for our daughter Lola, then 10. It was May 2017 and, after a number of tests and a visit to the occupational therapist, we had the results. ‘Lola has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder,’ the therapist had told us. Better known as ADHD, this is a behavioural disorder that affects levels of hyperactivity, inattentiveness, and impulsiveness. In Lola’s case, the symptoms were mild. Though, in truth, I’d spotted the signs when she was only 2. See, unlike her sister Grace, then 4, things with Lola were never easy. She’d never learn her lesson after time out on the naughty step. At birthday parties, she’d cling to me the whole time. I knew in my…

WIN £50 Puzzle 9 An event first organised by Dr Ludwig Guttmann at Stoke Mandeville Hospital in 1948 is generally credited as being the forerunner of what? To find out, solve the puzzle… Add a letter anywhere in each of the boxed-off words to fit the clue, eg, Fight off = REEL + P = REPEL. Write the added letter in the space provided. Read down the added letters to spell out the prize puzzle answer. Your answer: TO ENTER Turn to page 56 for details or visit comps.lifedeathprizes.com/puzzles…

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The other Charles and Di Charles and Diana Ingram seemed a perfect, lawabiding married couple. Even sharing names with the famous Royals, the Army veteran and his wife were hardly the type to end up in a criminal court… But in November 2001, that’s where they found themselves. The court heard they’d spent months plotting a big win on ITV’s Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? and that the plan was that Diana would help Charles get on to the show, conspiring with another player – Tecwen Whittock – who was also in the studio at the time of Charles’ appearance. It’s alleged the couple paid him to cough at the right answer to multiple-choice questions. Diana was even forced to help Charles along with a cough of her own, when neither…

3 ways to… cut impulse shopping online Do you bust your budget buying things you don’t need and find yourself regretting it afterwards? Then take action… 1 Avoid ‘window shopping’ Browsing online may seem harmless, but you might feel a strong temptation to buy if you spot something you like, especially if it’s discounted. So, if you’re trying to stay on top of your spending, it’s easier to just avoid! 2 Find your trigger When you get the urge to spend, note down how you’re feeling at the time. Are you bored or feeling low and looking for a pick-me-up? Knowing what’s driving your desire to splash the cash will help you manage it better. 3 Get some support If you find you’re easily distracted by online shopping, why not make…

Celebrity Masterchef BBC1 Fans of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK will spot a familiar face in the kitchen when the celebrity cookery competition returns. After coming third in the hit BBC3 show, will drag queen Baga Chipz sashay her way to the final and take the crown from last year’s winner Vicky Pattison? Dead Still ACORN TV Set in Victorian Dublin during the heyday of post-mortem photography, this six-part dark comedy drama stars Luther actor Michael Smiley as renowned memorial photographer Brock Blennerhassett, who gets drawn into an investigation involving a series of suspicious deaths. Brave New World SKY ONE Demi Moore features in an adaptation of Aldous Huxley’s classic novel. Set in a dystopian future, the series follows the citizens of a world that seems to be perfect until a…

Post 9/11, a dark cloud hung over America. In October 2002, memories of that awful day were still fresh and tensions had never been higher. But, as the nation grieved, no one could have suspected another atrocious attack was waiting to happen. On 2 October, a bullet shattered the window of a craft shop in Aspen Hill, Maryland, just missing the cashier Ann Chapman. When the police investigated, they believed there was no serious threat. But, just an hour later, another shot was fired in a supermarket car park, killing James Martin, 55. At this point, the police had no evidence to connect the two events. The next day, James Buchanan, 39, was shot dead in the early morning, while mowing the lawn at a car dealership. Thirty minutes later,…

Dear Mum, We had so little time together, didn’t we? I was just 3 years old when you passed away from aggressive breast cancer. Only 36, Dad says you fought as hard as you could. He was devastated, but did his best to shield me from it. His mum, Grandma Kate, moved in for a while and your friends visited often. It was only at 6 that I began feeling your loss. I missed you so much. Your dad and brothers came to see us lots. ‘You look so much like your mum,’ they said. It’s true, we certainly had the same hazel eyes. When I turned 16, Dad gave me a box of your diaries. I got to know you through reading your words. You’d loved to travel and…

What colour is the bottom-most stripe on the flag of Mauritius? The number next to the clue tells you which line the answer’s in. We’ve put a section in to start you off! There may be two Across answers in one line. Down words fill themselves in. The shaded squares spell out the prize puzzle answer. WIN £150 Puzzle 2 1 Lady_, pop singer • Fantastic _, 2015 superhero film 3 Bank account deficit 5 Be too inquisitive • Annoy 7 Works canteen 9 Religious song Simon_, • Spaced actor Your answer:…

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GUILTY In his closing statements, Harris’ defence lawyer Aaron Hawbaker acknowledged that his client was responsible for child endangerment. He said Cheyanne Harris was negligent and deprived the baby of care. But the lawyer argued that this situation was not murder under the law, as there was no ‘malice’ that the prosecution was able to prove. However, Iowa Assistant Attorney General Denise Timmins disagreed, and said the State did not need to prove a specific intent in the murder, only a general one. She argued that Harris had sat her son in a swing, alone in a room, so that she didn’t have to deal with him. She said the defendant had posted on Facebook about fashion, had visited the supermarket, watched TV, and fed both herself and her other child.…

World health As a result of lockdown, 61% of UK adults say that their eating habits have changed for the better, according to a study by Flora. One in 10 switched to plant-based eating, while 30% say they are eating more fruit and vegetables. Swap and see Allergic to nuts? Why not try this new Hazelnot Crunch Choc Bar from NOMO? Deliciously indulgent, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and nut-free, there’s no reason to miss out (£2, Waitrose). Try algae oil Algae’s not just a green slime that covers ponds; algae oil actually has a number of health benefits. Research* shows that it may help with symptoms of depression and other mental illnesses, such as bipolar disorder or postpartum depression, by controlling levels of serotonin and dopamine. These are neurotransmitters that regulate…

Georgie Herridge, 26, Salisbury Filing into the hall, I straightened my blazer and adjusted my skirt. ‘Get in order, from the shortest to the tallest,’ the teacher said. I cringed as I shuffled sheepishly to the back, joining the boys. It was June 2005, I was 12 and one of the tallest in my class. My pals had skinny legs and tiny waists. I towered above them all, broad shoulders and a pot belly. By the age of 14, I was a size 14. I hated PE, found any excuse to skip sports day. My big sister Fran, 20, was the opposite. ‘Come running with me,’ she’d beam, springing along in her shorts and vest top. She was slim, wore a size 12. Mostly, I ducked out. Just like I…

Bagel club sandwich A fun take on a classic club sandwich. SERVES 6 PREP TIME 10 MINS PLUS CHILLING COOK TIME 8-10 MINS • 6 bagels• 12 rashers smoked bacon• 6tbsp mayonnaise• 4tsp wholegrain mustard• ½ iceberg lettuce, shredded• 12 slices turkey• 16 sun-blushed tomatoes, drained• 1 bunch watercress 1 Carefully slice the bagels into three lengthways and lightly toast. 2 Grill the bacon for 8 mins, turning as needed, until nice and crispy. 3 Combine the mayonnaise and mustard and spread on to the bottom and middle layers of the bagels respectively. To build the sandwich, put the lettuce on the base, adding a slice of turkey and bacon and top with the middle layer. 4 Add another slice of turkey and bacon then top with the sun-blushed tomatoes…

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The 2013 film Blue Caprice, directed by Alexandre Moors, explores the bond between notorious DC snipers John Allen Muhammad and Lee Boyd Malvo. Lee (Tequan Richmond) sees John (Isaiah Washington) as a father figure, while John treats Lee as a son, welcoming him into his home and teaching him to drive a Blue Caprice car. But Muhammad also teaches Malvo to shoot. And, gradually, he pushes Malvo to commit murder… The pair conduct a series of sniper attacks from the Caprice – modified to hide a snipers’ nest in the back seat and boot.…

Natasha Hamilton, 30, London Squeezing into a tight black dress, I admired my reflection in the mirror. It was September 2011, and I was looking forward to a fun night at a friend’s birthday party. Getting ready with my best friend Carol, 19, we chatted away excitedly. But truth was, I was feeling anxious, too. There was someone at the party I dreaded seeing. My ex Jarett, also 19. ‘You sure this is a good idea?’ I asked Carol. ‘Yeah! You look amazing. We’re going to rub it in his face!’ she laughed. Jarett and I had met in July 2009. Falling for his good looks and charming personality, I was soon smitten. And I thought he was, too. Yet, after a year of dating him, I found out that…

Hook you up Instead of losing your lingerie at the back of the drawer, use a crafty circle-shaped hanger to organise your entire collection on one hook. Paula Maddocks, Cheshunt Getting in shape Fold all your bags into a triangle shape. They take up far less space and are much easier to store than crumpled-up bags or bags put inside other bags. Lisa Adams, Halesowen Sm-art thinking I hate decorating, mainly because of the clean-up process afterwards. To make things less messy, I put tinfoil into my paint tray which I simply throw away afterwards. Mary Hadley, Cradley Heath £25 For every photo tip that we print Stu-pen-dous When my son got the ink from a felt-tip pen on his bedroom carpet, we treated the area with nail varnish remover and…

WIN £1,001 Puzzle 5 What connects actors Lenora Crichlow and Michael Fassbender? To find out, solve the crossword then read down the shaded squares to find the prize puzzle answer. ACROSS 1 George _, Star Wars creator (5) 4 Gregory _, Spellbound actor (4) 6 Type of vinegar (8) 13 Bird with a fan-like tail (7) 14 Warned (7) 15 Richard _, former US president (5) 16 Catch sight of (4) 17 & 33 Down Harry Potter actor (6,9) 18 Dried grape (6) 20 Embraces (4) 21 The _ bird catches the worm (5) 22 Dutch flowers (6) 25 Not merited (8) 28 Ketchup flavour (6) 30 Normal, typical (5) 32 West Yorkshire city (8) 34 Large fortified building (6) 35 & 50 Down Actor who starred in Saturday Night…

I’m speaking funny Q My voice has changed! It comes out squeaky and fades after a while. What’s going on? Maura, Newry A A temporary change to your voice, or even losing it altogether, is common when your vocal cords become inflamed after a cold or sore throat, or a prolonged bout of shouting. Resting your voice for a few days, while avoiding cigarettes and pollution, should do the trick. A more permanent change should always be checked to rule out a cancerous growth on your vocal cords, though harmless growths called polyps, or lumps known as nodules, are more common causes. Damage to the nerves leading to your vocal cords is occasionally to blame. A likely cause of your symptoms could be spasmodic dysphonia, where throat muscles controlling your…

DEATH OF A BARMAID In the early hours of 9 December 1986, barmaid Linda Cook, 24, was raped and murdered while walking home from a friend’s, in her home town of Portsmouth. Royal Navy seaman Michael Shirley, 18, was found guilty of her murder and sentenced to life, to serve 15 years. Shirley claimed he was innocent, and finally, in July 2003, was exonerated and freed – after 16 years. New DNA evidence established that he was ‘probably not’ Linda’s killer. The murder remains unsolved. 1986 YEAR IN CRIMES BABES IN THE WOOD Best friends Karen Hadaway and Nicola Fellows, both aged 9, went missing after going out to play together on 9 October 1986. Their bodies were discovered the following day in a makeshift den under a tree, in a…

He wants to swing! Q My partner of three years wants us to have sex with strangers (once lockdown is over!) to spice things up. He says our sex life has become boring. He fancies much older, more experienced women. It used to be pillow talk, but he’s now pushing to try a swingers’ club. He shows me pictures of ladies online who are up for it. I thought we had a future, but now I’m unsure. I want to make him happy, but I don’t know if I’ll cope. In my head, it’s like cheating. Lydia, 27 A You’ve got completely different views on intimacy. Bringing another person into your relationship will be the end, he has to understand that. Pillow talk is one thing, but it’ll lead to…

Feeling deflated after failing yet another shakes diet, I booked myself in to see the GP. I remembered Fran talking about her friend having weightloss surgery. I wanted to know if it was an option for me. ‘You need to lose at least 2st before we can consider surgery,’ the doctor said. ‘I’m going to give it my best shot,’ I said. I followed the programme, went to monthly meetings with a nutritionist. But, by March 2018, I hadn’t lost enough. ‘It’s unlikely we can help,’ the nutritionist said. I left the appointment in tears, desperate for a solution. Researching online, I discovered private surgery in the UK would cost me £12,000. There was no way I could afford that! But then I found a clinic in the Czech Republic,…

Hayu. This reality TV channel offers Vanderpump Rules, Keeping Up with the Kardashians and The Real Housewives franchise which follows groups of rich, glamorous women around the world. Now in its 10th series, you can see The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, along with the housewives of Dallas, Miami and more, as well as international housewives in Toronto, Melbourne and Cheshire. Available from Amazon Prime Video with a free 30-day trial for new subscribers. Go to amazon.co.uk for more details. Disney +. As well as newer stuff for the younger ones in the family, there’s a load of content for older Disney fans looking for a bit of nostalgia. All the big animated films are here, including The Jungle Book, Cinderella and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, as well…

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