Per reports, the 6-year-old boy’s, Arthur, difficulties were only revealed recently when it was far too late. The distressing audio of the young child was played during the trial of his father Thomas and partner Emma, who faced murder charges in addition to other child cruelty charges.
Although the couple have denied having killed the boy, the jury revealed that Arthur died of brain injury after collapsing at Emma’s home while they were alone.
Prosecutors said that the 6-year-old child was subjected to abuse in the months that led to his untimely death. It is alleged that 29-year-old Thomas and 32-year-old Emma forcefully fed the child salt-laced meals, kept him isolated at home, starved, and dehydrated him. Read the full story here ▶
