Supreme Court told toddler's death was a 'tragedy' but not murder (opens original article in a new tab)

A court was told the toddler's death was a 'tragedy, but not a murder' as the stepfather faces trial for alleged abuse leading to the child's death.

• The toddler's stepfather is on trial for murder in connection with the child's death in May 2022.
• The court heard the child had catastrophic brain injuries and other fractures, but no one admitted to assaulting him.
• The prosecution claims the accused disciplined the child through harsh methods, while the defense argues the cause of fatal injury remains unclear.