
Toddler's death a tragedy, not murder, court told
A stepfather is on trial accused of murdering a two-year-old boy in Coffs Harbour, NSW, in May 2022. The defence argues the death was a tragedy but not a murder, as no one admitted to assaulting the child. The prosecution claims the injuries, including a catastrophic brain injury, fractured pelvis, and fractured rib, were due to non-accidental head trauma inflicted by the accused during discipline.











