Alun Titford arrives at Mold Crown Court in Flintshire, North Wales
Opening Titford’s trial, Caroline Rees KC, prosecuting, said Kaylea had spina bifida, a back condition, and hydrocephalus, a build up of fluid on the brain, and used a wheelchair from a young age. Ms Rees said: “Kaylea Titford was living in conditions unfit for any animal, let alone a vulnerable 16-year-old girl who depended entirely on others for her care.”
Police officers noted an “unbearable” rotting smell and maggots crawling on the bed, the jury was told.Ms Rees said: “The prosecution say that the scene – as witnessed by those that attended – together with the state in which Kaylea’s body was found demonstrate clearly that this vulnerable girl, who relied heavily on others for her welfare needs, was seriously neglected by not just one but both of her parents, who owed her a duty of care.
Ms Rees said forensic podiatry specialist David Blake found even the simple act of changing Kaylea’s socks regularly appeared to have been ignored.
She had Spinabifida & relied on her parents to CARE for her. Her father seems to think that once she was conceived, that was his bit done ... I hope when he's found guilty that he gets a suitably longer sentence than her mother who at least had the humility to plead guilty.
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