A woman has appeared in court for the first time after she was charged with the murder of her five-year-old son.
Lincoln Button died at an address in Windstar Drive in South Ockendon, Essex, on 15 December.
Claire Button, 35, of Windstar Drive, appeared at Southend Magistrates’ Court and only spoke to confirm her identity.
She was remanded in custody and is due to appear at Chelmsford Crown Court on Tuesday via video link.