| Location | Kirk Hallam, Derbyshire. |
| Age | 2 years |
| Cause of Death | Murder |
| Date of Birth | 7/1997 |
| Date of Death | 12/1999 |
| Visitors | 4,671 since 10/05/2008 |
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Chelsea Brown was born in 1997 and died aged two and a half on the 6th December 1999.
Father Robert Brown was given a life sentence for what police have described as one of the "worst
cases of child abuse they have ever seen". The two-year-old had been tortured and shaken to death by
a father who had a history of violence towards children.
A postmortem examination found 47 injuries on Chelsea's head and body, including bruises running the
length of her spine. At the house, police found the imprint of her head in a ceiling where Brown had
smashed her into it.
Robert Brown,then 33, was visited by the same social worker 27 times in the 10 weeks before he
killed Chelsea. On each occasion the social worker, Norma McDevitt, accepted his claim that he and
his wife had not harmed the girl.
Ms McDevitt knew Brown was a convicted robber with a record of violent offences against children but
took no action despite Chelsea's numerous injuries.
Brown variously told Ms McDevitt that Chelsea had fallen in the garden, walked into a table, or
banged her head while on a bus. He also blamed his other daughter, claiming the 17-month-old left
Chelsea battered and bruised by pelting her with toys
Derbyshire's director of social services, Bruce Buckley, acknowledged that his staff made errors in
the case. "The workers were concerned and that is why they were visiting regularly but clearly on
this occasion we did not make the right decisions," he said. There were Warnings Chelsea was
considered at risk from her father as soon as she was born, and she was immediately put on the child
protection register. But despite visiting the family at least 27 times in just over three months,
the authorities decided it was safe to leave her with her father and mother Maria Brown, of Kirk
Hallam, Derbyshire.
Neighbours said they warned social services that Chelsea was at risk after hearing Brown's outbursts
of temper and the child's crying. Stephen Baker (a neigbour) said "The only retort we got was 'if
you hear anything again give us another ring' and that was as far as it went." Another neighbour Bob
Kemp said: "Someone should have picked up on it, end of story. To me it was totally preventable."
Even after a doctor suspected abuse when she noted bruises on Chelsea, the child was still not
removed from her parents' care. Just over three weeks later Chelsea was dead after she was violently
shaken by her father. Brown had a string of convictions, including actual bodily harm for slapping
his 16-month-old nephew and another when he dragged him through the street. In February 1998 he was
placed on probation for threatening to kill his own mother and a social worker. Despite his violent
background, Derbyshire social services decided to allow Chelsea to return to her parents after her
paternal grandmother said she could no longer care for the girl. "At the time Chelsea went back
no-one could have predicted the outcome based on Mr Brown's previous behaviour," said Mr Buckley.
The couple by then had another daughter, 17-month-old Courtney, who Brown tried to blame for causing
some of the injuries to Chelsea. Hilary Owen, the author of an independent report into the case,
told a press conference that Brown had been able to mislead professionals about the cause of many of
Chelsea's injuries. She added: "There was increased concern about Chelsea in the time she was living
with her parents and removal was an active consideration in the last few weeks of her life."
Mr Buckley refused to discuss whether the principal social worker in the case, Norma McDevitt, would
be disciplined.
Authorities agreed in 2000 that the many lessons learnt from the loss of Chelsea Brown and Victoria
Climbie should this time guarantee that no child dies in such tragic and violent circumstances
again.
Please remember this little girl, please, please sign this petition to demand the radical reform of
current legislation for child welfare and social services. Be a voice for all the special little
angels that have suffered, let the government know we will not tolerate the same mistakes being made
over and over again.
http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/Savekids/
Type in the above into your address bar and follow the prompts, its quick and easy and every
signature matters.
The Angels Sang Amazing Grace.
The Angels sang Amazing Grace,
the LORD came down and touched your face,
He held your hand and whispered low,
come with ME it's time to go
The Gates of Heaven opened wide,
the Angels lined up side by side,
a special guest was on his way,
the day they came and took you away.
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LITTLE ANGEL
IM A PRECIOUS LITTLE ANGEL,
I GREW MY WINGS TOO SOON,
TO FLY UP TO A MAGICAL GARDEN
THATS UP BESIDE THE MOON
IT HAS LOTS OF OF OTHER LITTLE ANGELS
SOME EVEN LOOK LIKE ME
THEY SIT UPON THEIR BRIGHT STARS AT NIGHT
AND TWINKLE FOR ALL TO SEE
WHEN ITS TIME TO GO TO SLEEP
WE SNUGGLE UP NICE AND TIGHT
THE BIGGER ANGELS,THEY TUCK US ALL IN
THEN ITS TIME FOR US TO SAY NIGHT NIGHT.
GOD BLESS YOU LITTLE ONE AND ALL GODS OTHER LITTLE ANGELS.HAVE A WONDERFUL LIFE IN HEAVEN.xxx
WINGS
Oh, to catch the winds of flight
And soar where eagles go
To leave the woes of troubled souls
Behind me far below
I'd listen to the song of birds
And sail in endless flight
Then chase the sun through cloudy paths
And play with the stars at night.
The boundless heavens for my home
The breeze to lift me high
To rise above my mortal bonds
And never have to die
Knowing I had found the way
To trails where angels trod
And when my wings could fly no more--
I'd take the hand of God.
Author unknown.
The place where little babies go
The Place Where Little Babies Go:
Fluffy clouds of pink and blue
Where fairy tales and dreams come true
Where teddy bears put on a show
In the place where little babies go
Where a choir of angels sing on high
A peaceful, soothing lullaby
And their feathers flutter down like snow
In the place where little babies go
Where the sun is shining everyday
In a heavenly sky that’s never Grey
Where love will bloom and always grow
In the place where little babies go
Where bells will ring and hearts they soar
When a mum and dad walk through its door
Then only tears of joy will flow
In the place where little babies go.
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Early in the morning
When the sun begins to rise,
A little sunshine angel
Wakes up and rubs her eyes.
She dresses up in sunshine,
In glowing golden rays,
And sets out on her wandering
To brighten up our days.
She touches every flower
As it opens to the sun
And spreads her warmth and happiness
To bless us every one
A ROCKING CHAIR IN HEAVEN.
There Is A Rocking Chair In Heaven
And Jesus Is Singing A Lullaby Today
For this Precious baby
That The Angels Took Away
A Baby Is A Special Gift
That Our Arms Arms Long To Hold
We Don't Know God's Purpose
As Our Tears Softly Flow
Yet, We Know We Must Trust Him
When The Doubts Cross Our Mind
That There Is A Reason
Although Our Hearts Are Blind.
GOD BLESS YOU LITTLE ANGEL.
Author unknown.
A bright star for God's collection
A lovely angel of pure perfection
A life on earth not meant to be
No tears or smiles for all to see
Hearts are broken, split in two
But angel we will always love you~xx
A CHILD GONE HOME
Children's voices fill the air,
Life and laughter ring,
Across the hills of Heaven
Small, sweet voices sing
.
Gone to be with Jesus,
Each little girl and boy,
Now run and play as never before,
In the land of eternal joy.
Never to know another tear,
Or face another pain;
What was senseless loss on earth
Has now become Heaven's gain.
Author unknown
TOUCHED BY ANGELS.
WE ARE TOUCHED BY ANGELS
AND WALK WERE ANGELS TREAD,
THEY WILL GUIDE US ,
WALK BESIDE US
THROUGH THE DAYS AHEAD.
IN THE HOURS OF DARKNESS,
WHEN OUR DREAMS HAVE FLOWN,
THEY BRING HOPE
AND GENTLE HEALING,
WE ARE NOT ALONE.
IN OUR TIMES OF DOUBTING,
STILL THEY UNDERSTAND,
AND FOREVER
TOUCHED BY ANGELS,
WE WALK HAND IN HAND.
Author Unknown.
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