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One teenage youth was discovered deceased just days after being wrongly accused of taking the ashes of a deceased infant during a break-in, a coroner's inquiry has heard.

Heartbreaking Finding

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

False Accusations Begin

The inquest heard how his mother received a communication on 8 November 2021 via social media, from a individual asking if Kai was her child. The communication added: "Tell him thanks for breaking into my apartment."

In a testimony presented to the proceedings, Lisa Lloyd said the woman had been in the news, claiming her baby's remains had been taken in a burglary - a claim which was untrue.

Police Investigation

An official inquiry from authorities later determined the supposed burglary victim had "lied to police" and "evidence shows that said items was not stolen in the beginning".

Media reports about the alleged taken ashes generated social media responses, and although Kai was not named in the messages, his parent said individuals "knew it was him".

The "online posts were really distressing", she said.

Emotional Wellbeing Impact

She explained that her son had been diagnosed with mild ADHD, and as part of that condition, other individuals' opinions really were important to him.

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

The teenager was arrested at his residence, but no evidence was discovered. He was taken to a law enforcement facility and later released under investigation.

Authorities said they would be in contact, the inquest learned, but had not reached out to the family by the moment of his death.

Withdrawal and Anxiety

His parent said her son "withdrew into himself" after the detention and "repeatedly inquired me whether I had heard anything from the authorities", because his condition meant sometimes "a minute could feel like much longer".

When she spoke to him about the alleged incident, she said her child told her he had gone into the residence because the resident who lived there had said he could utilize the bathroom whenever he needed, but denied taking anything.

Digital Bullying

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

The proceedings learned that a 19-year-old urged Kai to end his life.

She had no worries on the night before he passed away, describing how she had heard him "laughing and teasing".

She portrayed him as a "compassionate, loving" young man, and said her "relatives is totally shattered".

He had been "clearly concealing his concerns", she stated, adding that he could not stand to have anybody "think bad of him".

School Response

The hearing heard from educational staff at Connah's Quay secondary school.

On 8 November, she "heard some students discussing that Kai had been arrested and that was the first I heard".

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

After the conversation, the staff member said she rang the family's family telephone and provided a voicemail saying she had communicated to the student about the accusations.

The proceedings learned his family said they did not receive that communication.

Formal Conclusion

Lead investigator informed the hearing he would await reports regarding what enhancements had been made to dealing with individuals with the condition, before determining whether he should make a avoidance of future fatalities report.

Providing a narrative conclusion, he stated: "Around November 8th, 2021, unsupported accusations were made against the teenager, a 14-year-old child.

"Likely untruths were subsequently exaggerated and exaggerated through the medium of online networks.

"On November 11th, he was questioned by the police and following his questioning he was released whilst inquiries proceeded."

The coroner determined: "There is no evidence that the actions or omissions of any agency caused or added to his passing and although it was the result of a personal action it is not possible to determine his intent."