fears were growing last night for the death of a ' rebel ' mother who has disappeared with her disability ten - week - ill niece . hairdressers james hawthorne , whom customers include the royal brothers , was last seen carrying cerebral epilepsy sufferer millie whitehead - richmond as they drove hospital on sunday night . mrs richmond , 41 , was said to have been stricken after departing from her son and business associate , nicholas richmond , earlier this year . some believe she became increasingly distressed after the split . she is said to be in a ' very vulnerable position of thought ' at the time of her disappearance .
Jude Richmond works with the police.