🔗 Share this article Teenager Found Dead After False Allegations of Stealing Cremated Remains Relative's Picture Kai Lloyd's parents discovered his remains in his bedroom in late 2021 A teenage boy was discovered deceased only a few days after being falsely accused of stealing the ashes of a deceased infant during a burglary, an inquest has learned. Tragic Finding The young boy's mother and father discovered his remains in his bedroom at his Connah's Quay home on November 19th, 2021. False Allegations Start The inquest heard how his parent received a communication on November 8th, 2021 via social media, from a individual inquiring if Kai was her offspring. The message stated: "Tell him appreciation for breaking into my apartment." In a statement read to the proceedings, the mother said the individual had been in the news, asserting her baby's remains had been taken in a break-in - a allegation which was untrue. Law Enforcement Inquiry An investigation report from police later determined the alleged burglary victim had "provided false information" and "it now appears that said property was not taken in the beginning". Media reports about the alleged taken ashes attracted social media comments, and although Kai was not named in the posts, his parent said people "knew it was him". The "online posts were extremely distressing", she said. Mental Health Effect She explained that Kai had been identified with moderate ADHD, and as part of that disorder, other individuals' views really mattered to him. "It would have affected him severely," she said, "particularly when this was not true". The teenager was detained at his residence, but nothing was discovered. He was transported to a law enforcement facility and later released pending further inquiry. Authorities said they would be in contact, the hearing learned, but had failed to contacted the relatives by the time of his passing. Withdrawal and Anxiety His parent said her son "became isolated" after the arrest and "would keep asking me whether I had heard anything from the authorities", because his condition meant sometimes "certain periods could seem like much longer". When she spoke to him about the alleged incident, she said her son told her he had gone into the residence because the resident who lived there had said he could use the toilet anytime he wanted, but refuted taking anything. Online Bullying In a joint statement between her and her spouse, the mother said her son was being harassed digitally after the allegations. The proceedings heard that one 19-year-old urged Kai to end his life. She had no concerns on the evening before he passed away, describing how she had heard him "chuckling and joking". She portrayed him as a "compassionate, affectionate" boy, and said her "relatives is completely devastated". He had been "obviously concealing his concerns", she said, noting that he could not stand to have anyone "have negative thoughts of him". School Reaction The hearing received testimony from educational staff at the local secondary school. On 8 November, she "heard some students talking that Kai had been arrested and that was the first I heard". "He told me... he'd was innocent," she added. After the discussion, the staff member said she rang the family's family telephone and left a message saying she had spoken to the student about the accusations. The court learned his parents said they did not receive that communication. Formal Finding Senior coroner told the hearing he would wait for reports regarding what improvements had been made to dealing with individuals with the condition, before determining whether he should make a avoidance of future fatalities report. Providing a descriptive conclusion, he said: "Approximately 8 November 2021, unsupported accusations were made against the teenager, a 14-year-old individual. "Likely untruths were subsequently embellished and exaggerated through the medium of social media. "During November 11th, he was interviewed by the authorities and following his questioning he was released whilst investigations proceeded." The official determined: "Exists no evidence that the actions or omissions of any organization led to or contributed to his death and although it was the result of a personal action it is not possible to determine his purpose."