Eleanor Lawson : "Godmother's Burial Battle for Rowley Regis Girl"

– Godmother’s struggle to lay to rest 10-year-old Rowley Regis girl
– Godmother’s battle to bury young Rowley Regis girl.

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Eleanor Lawson,BBC News, West Midlands

Kayleigh Coclough said coroners would not release Shay Kang’s body without parental permission

Kayleigh Coclough Kayleigh Coclough and Shay Kang — Kayleigh Coclough said coroners would not release Shay Kang’s body without parental permission

The Heartbreaking Story of Shay Kang: A 10-Year-Old Girl Awaits Burial

In a tragic turn of events, Shay Kang, a 10-year-old girl from Rowley Regis, West Midlands, was found dead on March 4th, a victim of a fatal stabbing. Her mother, Jaskirat Kaur, has been charged with her murder, leaving Shay’s godmother, Kayleigh Coclough, devastated and desperate to lay the young girl to rest.

Despite the charges against her mother, Shay’s body remains unburied as coroners require parental permission for its release. This bureaucratic hurdle has left Ms. Coclough in anguish as she longs to give her goddaughter a proper farewell.

Ms. Coclough shared that Shay and her mother lived with her for the first few years of the girl’s life, forming a bond that was shattered by tragedy. She described Shay as her “absolute sunshine,” highlighting the love and care she poured into the child.

The emotional toll of Shay’s death has taken a physical toll on Ms. Coclough, who has lost weight and struggles to sleep, haunted by the injustice of not being able to lay Shay to rest.

Ms Coclough said she “did everything” for Shay, who she called “my absolute sunshine”

Kayleigh Coclough Ms Coclough holding Shay as a baby — Ms Coclough said she “did everything” for Shay, who she called “my absolute sunshine”

Legal Implications and Emotional Struggles

The legal complexities surrounding Shay’s burial highlight the emotional turmoil faced by Ms. Coclough and the need for a resolution to lay the young girl to rest with dignity and respect.

As the community mourns the loss of Shay Kang, the call for justice and closure grows louder, urging authorities to expedite the process and allow her to be laid to rest in peace.

Ms Coclough said Shay’s death left her feeling “empty, confused. It really broke my heart”

Kayleigh Coclough A young Shay on a scooter — Ms Coclough said Shay’s death left her feeling “empty, confused. It really broke my heart”

Seeking Closure and Justice: The Fight for Shay Kang’s Burial

The emotional turmoil faced by Ms. Coclough underscores the need for a swift resolution to the bureaucratic hurdles preventing Shay’s burial. As the community rallies for justice, the urgency to lay Shay to rest with dignity and respect grows stronger.

In the midst of legal complexities and emotional struggles, the call for closure and justice for Shay Kang resonates loudly, urging authorities to expedite the process and allow her to be laid to rest in peace.

– Godmother’s fight to bury Rowley Regis girl
– Godmother’s battle to lay 10-year-old to rest.