🔗 Share this article Teenager Found Dead After False Allegations of Stealing Ashes Relative's Picture The teenager's parents found his remains in his room in late 2021 A teenage boy was found dead just days after being falsely blamed of taking the ashes of a deceased infant during a burglary, a coroner's inquiry has learned. Heartbreaking Discovery The young boy's parents discovered his remains in his room at his Flintshire home on November 19th, 2021. False Accusations Begin The inquest learned how his mother got a message on 8 November 2021 via online platforms, from a individual asking if Kai was her offspring. The message stated: "Inform him appreciation for breaking into my apartment." In a testimony presented to the proceedings, the mother said the individual had been in the media, asserting her baby's remains had been stolen in a break-in - a claim which was untrue. Law Enforcement Investigation An investigation report from authorities later determined the supposed burglary complainant had "lied to police" and "evidence shows that the property was not stolen in the beginning". News coverage about the supposed stolen ashes generated online comments, and although the teenager was not identified in the messages, his parent said individuals "understood it was him". The "social media content were really upsetting", she stated. Mental Health Effect She added that Kai had been diagnosed with mild attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and as part of that condition, other peoples' opinions really mattered to him. "This must have hurt him deeply," she said, "especially when this was untrue". Kai was detained at home, but nothing was discovered. He was taken to a police station and later freed under investigation. Police said they would be in touch, the inquest learned, but had failed to contacted the family by the time of his passing. Withdrawal and Anxiety His parent said her son "became isolated" after the detention and "would keep asking me whether I had received anything from the authorities", because his ADHD meant sometimes "certain periods could seem like days". When she spoke to him about the alleged incident, she said her son informed her he had gone into the residence because the woman who resided there had said he could use the bathroom whenever he wanted, but denied removing anything. Digital Bullying In a joint statement between her and her spouse, Mrs Lloyd said her son was being harassed digitally after the allegations. The inquest learned that one young adult encouraged the teenager to kill himself. She had no worries on the evening before he passed away, describing how she had listened to him "laughing and teasing". She described him as a "compassionate, affectionate" young man, and said her "relatives is totally shattered". He had been "clearly concealing his worries", she said, noting that he could not bear to have anybody "think bad of him". Educational Response The inquest heard from school staff at Connah's Quay secondary school. On 8 November, she "heard some boys discussing that Kai had been arrested and that was the first I heard". "He told me... he'd was innocent," she continued. After the discussion, the educator said she called Kai's family landline and left a voicemail saying she had spoken to the student about the accusations. The court heard his parents said they did not got that communication. Formal Finding Lead investigator told the hearing he would wait for documents regarding what enhancements had been made to dealing with suspects with the condition, before deciding whether he should make a avoidance of future fatalities report. Providing a descriptive conclusion, he said: "Around November 8th, 2021, unsubstantiated accusations were made against Kai Benjamin Lloyd, a young individual. "Probably untruths were subsequently exaggerated and exaggerated through the medium of social media. "During November 11th, he was interviewed by the authorities and following his interview he was freed while investigations continued." The coroner determined: "There is no evidence that the actions or omissions of any agency caused or added to his death and although it was the result of a personal act it is not possible to discern his intent."