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Dr Emily Cooper

@criminographer.bsky.social

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Senior Lecturer at the University of Central Lancashire. Geographer. Mum of four (two live in my heart). Tweets child loss, SUDC, PPA2 deficiency, sex work, digital-sexual exploitation, fraud, policing, VAWG. #WIASN

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Dr Emily Cooper @criminographer.bsky.social · Nov 16

Gosh it is so nice to feel like I am back in old Twitter! Hi everyone. I tweet about research in policing, fraud, sex work, digital-sexual exploitation. But also, personally and professionally, SUDC, child loss and genetic conditions. PPA2 deficiency took my beautiful Alexander & Isabelle, in my ❤️.

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Dr Emily Cooper @criminographer.bsky.social · 29m

Such a lovely surprise to have been nominated for the Health Educator Award at ISPID.

Amongst amazing, inspiring company making an incredible difference to families like ours.💙❤️

Dr Emily Cooper @criminographer.bsky.social · 1d

So sorry to hear about the loss of precious DJ. X

Dr Emily Cooper @criminographer.bsky.social · 1d

Really pleased to be delivering 2 sessions @ the ISPID conference this week. Details are below for anyone interested in hearing about what bereaved families want and need from professionals during the investigation into their child's death. Register here: ispid2025houston.com

Dr Emily Cooper @criminographer.bsky.social · 4d

"I'm going to write the names of everyone in our house. These are the name of those who have died. I'm going to draw a bow for Isabelle & sunglasses for Alexander". This is sibling loss. Moments that break you but also make your heart burst that they include them ❤️💙 #childloss

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Dr Emily Cooper @criminographer.bsky.social · 7d

Yesterday I had the best gift. I was going through my voice recorder files and found one I didn't know I had that had captured "Hi Mummy" from beautiful you, Alexander. I didn't have that on camera, and it was so so special to hear it again. 🌎❤️ #grief #childloss

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Dr Emily Cooper @criminographer.bsky.social · 14d

It's been such a lovely sunny week to welcome all our new students to the University - showing off its new name. We wish all of you all the success in the world! #Freshers2025

Dr Emily Cooper @criminographer.bsky.social · 18d

Thank you everyone. Video was made by a kind stranger x

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Dr Emily Cooper @criminographer.bsky.social · 19d

Today, we remember your beautiful, joyful life, Isabelle. X m.youtube.com/watch?v=22jp...

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Dr Emily Cooper @criminographer.bsky.social · 20d

These were the last photos I took of Isabelle on this day last year. I heard a shuffle and a giggle and she had managed to squash herself into the baby's car seat. Our sunshine, our laughter, our excuse to be silly at all times. #grief #childloss

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Dr Emily Cooper @criminographer.bsky.social · 22d

Sign of a good night!

Dr Emily Cooper @criminographer.bsky.social · 22d

Quite something isn't it? 😅

Dr Emily Cooper @criminographer.bsky.social · 22d

In a whole month,and particularly this week of hell, for our family, little moments that make you laugh become even more important. I hope the baby's spectacular bed hair from her first sleepover at nanny and grandad's also cheers up your day. X #grief #childloss #dailyjoy

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Dr Emily Cooper @criminographer.bsky.social · Sep 8

Isabelle was also 2.5 when she died. X

Dr Emily Cooper @criminographer.bsky.social · Sep 8

I'm so sorry you know this pain. I'm glad my words resonate. Sending love. X

Dr Emily Cooper @criminographer.bsky.social · Sep 7

❤️

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Dr Emily Cooper @criminographer.bsky.social · Aug 31

It's September tomorrow Isabelle. Now a month that will always be the most precious memories of the last holiday we cherished together - and the month we had to say goodbye. Minute by minute we take it, but some days even that feels excruciating. We love you. X

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Dr Emily Cooper @criminographer.bsky.social · Aug 28

Your arrival brought joy at a time when we never thought we could feel any again. It still takes my breath away that you're both gone. It's impossible. Unfair. It feels like it's happening to a parallel version of me but at the same time I feel your loss in every cell #grief #childloss

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Dr Emily Cooper @criminographer.bsky.social · Aug 27

Gorgeous. Thank you.we have these x

Dr Emily Cooper @criminographer.bsky.social · Aug 27

We have so much more to say from this study, but it is an honour to share some of the first findings and to have worked with the courageous families who took part (and those who supported). In memory of all our beautiful children. #sudc #childloss

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Dr Emily Cooper @criminographer.bsky.social · Aug 27

So many emotions sharing this, but here is the 1st paper from the study I did with Dr Jo Garstang, Dr Nikki Speed & Jon Holmes, published in BMJl (Paediatrics). It centres on what families want & need from professionals after their child's sudden, unexplained death pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40850909/

Needs and experiences of families after a sudden unexplained death in childhood: a qualitative study - PubMed

Every family must receive swift, proactive, knowledgeable communication from professionals, during and beyond the investigation into their child's sudden unexpected death. This will help them through ...

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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Dr Emily Cooper @criminographer.bsky.social · Aug 24

We completed a charity walk this time last year for our beautiful Alexander. Isabelle and F did a spontaneous dance on the comedy carpet in Blackpool to celebrate the end. I've been trying to show F more videos as he's been struggling with his grief. How we miss her. X #childloss

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Dr Emily Cooper @criminographer.bsky.social · Aug 22

Thank you for thinking of them x

Dr Emily Cooper @criminographer.bsky.social · Aug 22

Today, I found them sat in Isabelle's room reading some of her books. A beautiful peaceful moment that made my heart burst and break at the same time. X #grief #childloss #siblingloss

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Dr Emily Cooper @criminographer.bsky.social · Aug 19

In the midst of grief, we still ride on and smile. I chose his t shirt as it reminded me of Isabelle. Alexander really enjoyed funfair rides and Isabelle was fearless on them. We keep them in our hearts and live for them as joyfully as we can. #grief #childloss #summerholidays

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Dr Emily Cooper @criminographer.bsky.social · Aug 18

My beauty. Scoffing apples like she always did. The face she's pulling is so representative of her personality. Always ready to make you laugh, by saying or doing something cheeky or unexpected (usually both). How we miss her and ache for her these holidays. X #grief #childloss

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