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Inquest opens into toddler death
Casey Leigh Mullen
Neighbours said Casey Leigh was always smiling
The inquest into the death of a toddler found at her home in Leeds will be opened later.

Casey Leigh Mullen was discovered dead at a house in Oak Tree Crescent in Gipton last month.

Her uncle, 21-year-old Michael Mullen, of Lawrence Road, Leeds, is in custody and will go on trial later this year charged with her rape and murder.

A post-mortem examination found that Casey Leigh died from compression of the neck.

The inquest into Casey Leigh's death will be opened at Leeds Coroner's Court.






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