‘Horrific end to young life
Tokoroa toddler Tyla-Maree Flynn’s life ended at just 22 months after she was badly burnt by hot water three years ago. Yesterday an inquest finally revealed the abuse she suffered leading up to her death.
A toddler scalded to death by having her head forced into hot water would still be alive if her caregiver had sought medical attention immediately, an inquest into her death has revealed.
Tokoroa toddler Tyla-Maree Flynn was 22 months old when she was severely burnt while in the care of her mother’s partner, Rikki Hotham (also known as Riki Hopa), on June 28, 2007.
Medical attention was not sought until 16 hours after she was burnt and she died an hour after reaching Tokoroa Hospital.
Officer in charge of the case Detective Kevan Verry told coroner Gordon Matenga that three cigarette burns were also found on the toddler’s body – one near her vagina..
……Ms Barron – who remained in a relationship with Hotham until his death and fell pregnant to him – said that looking back she should never have stayed with him.
“It wasn’t until he passed away that (what he’d allegedly done) became clear in my mind.”
While she doesn’t hate Hotham she does blame him for Tyla-Maree’s death.
“I’m angry at the fact he didn’t take her to hospital. If he had we wouldn’t be in this situation.” Stuff News NZ
And if he’d taken the toddler to hospital in time to save her life? Chances are the sperm receptacle would still be cohabiting with the donor. And having more kids in order to collect more welfare. *spit*
