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07/11/2006
Funeral held for Corfu tragedy children
Hundreds of mourners have attended the funeral of two children who from carbon monoxide poisoning in a Corfu hotel.
The funeral of Christianne Shepherd, 7, and her six-year-old brother Robert was held at St John's Church in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, followed by a private burial.
The children, from Horbury, had been on holiday in Corfu with their father, Neil Shepherd, and his partner Ruth Beatson, when the tragedy occurred.
Both adults were left seriously ill in the incident, which is believed to have been caused by a faulty boiler.
Six people have been charged with manslaughter by Greek authorities over the deaths. Greek court officials said that those arrested were five hotel staff and an official from Thomas Cook, although the tour operator denied that one of their employees had been charged.
(KMcA)
The funeral of Christianne Shepherd, 7, and her six-year-old brother Robert was held at St John's Church in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, followed by a private burial.
The children, from Horbury, had been on holiday in Corfu with their father, Neil Shepherd, and his partner Ruth Beatson, when the tragedy occurred.
Both adults were left seriously ill in the incident, which is believed to have been caused by a faulty boiler.
Six people have been charged with manslaughter by Greek authorities over the deaths. Greek court officials said that those arrested were five hotel staff and an official from Thomas Cook, although the tour operator denied that one of their employees had been charged.
(KMcA)
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26 October 2006
Two children die in Corfu
Two young British children, Robert Shepherd, 6, and his sister Christianne, 7, have been found dead in their hotel room in Corfu. Their parents Neil Shepherd and his partner Ruth Beatson have been taken to hospital are are both reported to be in a coma.
Two children die in Corfu
Two young British children, Robert Shepherd, 6, and his sister Christianne, 7, have been found dead in their hotel room in Corfu. Their parents Neil Shepherd and his partner Ruth Beatson have been taken to hospital are are both reported to be in a coma.
03 November 2006
Six charged over Corfu child deaths
Six people have been charged with manslaughter over the deaths of two children from carbon monoxide poisoning in Corfu. Court officials said that the hotel director, general manager, maintenance manager, air conditioning installation manager and a maintenance employee have been charged.
Six charged over Corfu child deaths
Six people have been charged with manslaughter over the deaths of two children from carbon monoxide poisoning in Corfu. Court officials said that the hotel director, general manager, maintenance manager, air conditioning installation manager and a maintenance employee have been charged.
30 October 2006
Children's bodies flown home from Corfu
The bodies of two British children who died during a family holiday in Corfu are being flown back to the UK. The bodies of Christianne Shepherd, 7, and her brother Robert, 6, are returning home with their mother Sharon Wood and her husband.
Children's bodies flown home from Corfu
The bodies of two British children who died during a family holiday in Corfu are being flown back to the UK. The bodies of Christianne Shepherd, 7, and her brother Robert, 6, are returning home with their mother Sharon Wood and her husband.
27 October 2006
Post-mortems due to be carried out on Corfu children
The results of post-mortem examinations on two children who died in Corfu are due to be released. The bodies of seven-year-old Christianne Shepherd and Robert Shepherd, six, were discovered in their hotel room at the Louis Corcyra hotel in the east coast village of Gouvia.
Post-mortems due to be carried out on Corfu children
The results of post-mortem examinations on two children who died in Corfu are due to be released. The bodies of seven-year-old Christianne Shepherd and Robert Shepherd, six, were discovered in their hotel room at the Louis Corcyra hotel in the east coast village of Gouvia.
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