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Man Acquitted in South Wales Infant Burial Case as Prosecution Drops Evidence

Zilvinas Ledovskis was cleared of charges after prosecutors presented no evidence, while co-defendant Egle Zilinskaite awaits sentencing following a guilty plea.

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Overview

  • Zilvinas Ledovskis, 50, was acquitted at Cardiff Crown Court of concealing the births and preventing the lawful burial of two infants.
  • The prosecution withdrew all evidence against Ledovskis, leading the judge to direct not guilty verdicts.
  • The charges stemmed from the discovery of two deceased infants, referred to as Baby A and Baby B, at a home in Bridgend in November 2022.
  • Ledovskis's former partner, Egle Zilinskaite, pleaded guilty to the same charges in April 2024 and is scheduled for sentencing later this year.
  • The case highlights the challenges in prosecuting rare offenses related to birth concealment and burial prevention.