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One teenage youth was found dead just days after being falsely blamed of stealing the ashes of a dead baby during a burglary, a coroner's inquiry has learned.

Heartbreaking Discovery

The young boy's parents discovered his body in his bedroom at his Flintshire home on November 19th, 2021.

Untrue Accusations Start

The investigation heard how his parent got a communication on 8 November 2021 via social media, from a individual inquiring if Kai was her child. The message added: "Inform him appreciation for burgling my flat."

In a testimony presented to the proceedings, Lisa Lloyd said the individual had been in the media, claiming her infant's ashes had been taken in a break-in - a claim which was false.

Police Inquiry

An investigation report from authorities later determined the supposed burglary victim had "lied to police" and "evidence shows that the items was not stolen in the first place".

Media reports about the alleged taken ashes generated social media responses, and although Kai was not identified in the posts, his parent said people "understood it was him".

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

Mental Wellbeing Effect

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

"This must have affected him severely," she commented, "particularly when this was untrue".

The teenager was detained at his residence, but nothing was discovered. He was transported to a police station and later released pending further inquiry.

Police said they would be in touch, the hearing learned, but had failed to contacted the family by the time of his passing.

Isolation and Anxiety

His mother said her son "became isolated" after the detention and "repeatedly inquired me whether I had received anything from the authorities", because his condition meant sometimes "certain periods could seem like days".

When she talked to him about the supposed incident, she said her son informed her he had entered the residence because the woman who lived there had said he could utilize the bathroom whenever he needed, but refuted removing anything.

Digital Harassment

In a combined testimony between her and her husband, Mrs Lloyd said her child was being harassed digitally after the allegations.

The proceedings learned that one young adult encouraged Kai to kill himself.

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

She portrayed him as a "compassionate, affectionate" boy, and said her "family is totally devastated".

He had been "obviously concealing his worries", she stated, adding that he could not bear to have anybody "have negative thoughts of him".

Educational Reaction

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

On November 8th, she "overheard some boys talking that Kai had been detained and that was the initial I heard".

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

After the conversation, the educator said she called the family's parents' telephone and provided a message saying she had spoken to Kai about the accusations.

The court learned his family said they did not got that message.

Formal Conclusion

Lead investigator informed the hearing he would wait for reports regarding what improvements had been made to dealing with individuals with ADHD, before deciding whether he should make a prevention of future fatalities report.

Providing a narrative finding, he said: "Approximately 8 November 2021, unsupported accusations were made against Kai Benjamin Lloyd, a 14-year-old individual.

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

"During November 11th, he was interviewed by the authorities and after his interview he was freed whilst inquiries proceeded."

The coroner determined: "Exists no evidence that the acts or failures of any organization caused or added to his passing and although it was the outcome of a self-inflicted act it is not possible to determine his intent."