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One teenage youth was discovered deceased just days after being falsely blamed of taking the ashes of a deceased baby during a burglary, an inquest has learned.

Heartbreaking Discovery

Kai Lloyd's parents found his remains in his bedroom at his Flintshire residence on 19 November 2021.

False Accusations Begin

The investigation heard how his parent got a communication on November 8th, 2021 via social media, from a woman asking if her son was her offspring. The message stated: "Inform him appreciation for breaking into my flat."

In a testimony presented to the court, the mother said the woman had been in the media, asserting her baby's ashes had been stolen in a break-in - a claim which was false.

Law Enforcement Investigation

An investigation report from authorities later concluded the supposed break-in complainant had "lied to police" and "it now appears that the property was not stolen in the first place".

Media reports about the supposed taken ashes attracted social media comments, and although Kai was not identified in the messages, his mother said people "knew it was him".

The "social media content were extremely upsetting", she stated.

Mental Health Effect

She added that Kai had been identified with mild ADHD, and as part of that disorder, other individuals' views really mattered to him.

"It would have affected him severely," she commented, "especially when this was untrue".

The teenager was detained at his residence, but no evidence was discovered. He was transported to a police station and later released under investigation.

Police said they would be in touch, the hearing heard, but had not reached out to the family by the moment of his passing.

Withdrawal and Worry

His mother said her son "withdrew into himself" after the arrest and "repeatedly inquired me whether I had heard anything from the police", because his condition meant sometimes "certain periods could seem like days".

When she spoke to him about the alleged burglary, she said her child informed her he had entered the residence because the resident who lived there had said he could utilize the bathroom whenever he needed, but refuted taking anything.

Online Bullying

In a combined testimony between her and her husband, the mother said her child was being bullied online after the accusations.

The proceedings learned that one young adult urged the teenager to end his life.

She had no concerns on the evening before he died, explaining how she had heard him "laughing and teasing".

She described him as a "compassionate, affectionate" young man, and said her "family is totally shattered".

He had been "obviously hiding his concerns", she stated, noting that he could not stand to have anybody "think bad of him".

School Response

The inquest heard from educational personnel at Connah's Quay High School.

On 8 November, she "heard some boys talking that Kai had been arrested and that was the first I learned".

"He told me... he'd was innocent," she added.

After the discussion, the staff member said she rang Kai's parents' telephone and provided a message saying she had spoken to the student about the allegations.

The court heard his parents said they never got that message.

Formal Conclusion

Senior investigator informed the inquest he would wait for documents regarding what enhancements had been made to dealing with suspects with the condition, before determining whether he should make a prevention of subsequent deaths report.

Delivering a descriptive conclusion, he said: "Approximately November 8th, 2021, unsupported accusations were made against Kai Benjamin Lloyd, a young child.

"Likely falsehoods were afterwards exaggerated and exaggerated through the platform of online networks.

"On 11 November, he was questioned by the authorities and following his interview he was freed while inquiries continued."

The official concluded: "Exists no proof that the actions or failures of any organization caused or added to his death and although it was the result of a personal action it is not possible to discern his purpose."