🔗 Share this article Adolescent Discovered Deceased Following False Allegations of Stealing Ashes Family Photo The teenager's mother and father found his remains in his room in November 2021 A teenage youth was found dead just days following being falsely accused of stealing the cremated remains of a dead baby during a burglary, a coroner's inquiry has heard. Tragic Finding The young boy's mother and father found his body in his bedroom at his Flintshire home on 19 November 2021. Untrue Accusations Start The inquest heard how his parent received a message on 8 November 2021 via online platforms, from a woman inquiring if her son was her child. The communication stated: "Inform him appreciation for breaking into my apartment." In a statement read to the court, the mother said the individual had been in the media, claiming her baby's remains had been stolen in a break-in - a allegation which was false. Law Enforcement Investigation An investigation report from authorities later determined the supposed break-in complainant had "provided false information" and "it now appears that the items was never taken in the first place". Media reports about the alleged stolen remains attracted social media comments, and although Kai was not named in the posts, his mother said individuals "understood it was him". The "social media content were extremely distressing", she stated. Emotional Wellbeing Effect She explained that Kai had been identified with moderate attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and as part of that condition, other individuals' opinions genuinely mattered to him. "This must have hurt him deeply," she commented, "particularly when this was untrue". The teenager was detained at home, but no evidence was found. He was transported to a law enforcement facility and later freed under investigation. Authorities said they would be in touch, the hearing learned, but had not contacted the family by the time of his death. Withdrawal and Anxiety His mother said her son "withdrew into himself" after the arrest and "would keep asking me whether I had received anything from the police", because his ADHD meant sometimes "certain periods could feel like days". When she talked to him about the supposed burglary, she said her son told her he had entered the house because the resident who resided there had said he could utilize the toilet anytime he wanted, but refuted removing anything. Digital Harassment In a joint statement between her and her spouse, Mrs Lloyd said her child was being harassed digitally after the accusations. The proceedings heard that one 19-year-old urged Kai to kill himself. She had no concerns on the evening before he died, explaining how she had heard him "chuckling and joking". She portrayed him as a "compassionate, loving" boy, and said her "relatives is completely devastated". He had been "clearly hiding his concerns", she stated, noting that he could not bear to have anyone "think bad of him". School Response The inquest heard from school staff at Connah's Quay High School. On 8 November, she "heard some boys talking that the student had been arrested and that was the initial I heard". "He informed me... he'd was innocent," she continued. After the discussion, the staff member said she called the family's family landline and provided a voicemail saying she had spoken to the student about the allegations. The proceedings learned his family said they did not receive that communication. Formal Conclusion Lead investigator told the inquest he would await documents regarding what improvements had been made to handling suspects with the condition, before deciding whether he should make a avoidance of future deaths report. Delivering a descriptive finding, he stated: "Around November 8th, 2021, unsubstantiated allegations were made against the teenager, a young child. "Probably falsehoods were afterwards exaggerated and amplified through the medium of online networks. "On 11 November, he was interviewed by the police and following his interview he was released whilst inquiries continued." The official determined: "There is no proof that the actions or omissions of any organization caused or contributed to his death and although it was the result of a self-inflicted action it is impossible to discern his intent."