Tristian Frahm, Murgon boy, dies from snake bite, father charged with manslaughter

A young Queensland snake bite victim has been remembered as a “little hero” as his father is charged with manslaughter for allegedly ignoring his son’s pleas for help.

Murgon snake bite victim Tristian Frahm has been remembered as a “little hero”. Picture: Supplied

A boy whose life was tragically cut short when bitten by a snake has been remembered as a “little hero”, as more details come to light about how his father allegedly ignored his pleas for help.

The Courier-Mail can confirm that the 11-year-old boy who died was Tristian Frahm.

It’s understood Tristian was bitten by a snake while he and his father, Kerrod Frahm, 31, were at a friend’s property on November 20 last year.

Tristian Frahm died after being bitten by a snake. His father has been charged with manslaughter for allegedly ignoring his son's pleas for help. Picture: Supplied

That afternoon, Tristian told Frahm he had been bitten by a snake, but police will allege Frahm didn’t take his son seriously and didn’t seek medical attention.

Police also allege that Frahm and Tristian went to bed some time later, but the boy’s life was slowly slipping away.

Tristian’s body was found the next morning outside the shed he was sleeping in.

It’s understood Tristian may have got out of bed during the night to be sick when he passed away outside.

Tristian Frahm with his grandmother, Samantha Skerritt. Picture: Supplied

Police and paramedics were called to the property and an investigation commenced.

On Tuesday, police charged Frahm over his son’s death.

Tristian was a much loved member of his family, described as a “little hero” and an “angel” by one of his close relatives.

“I’m so beyond lost for words and the heart break is unimaginable. I’m still in disbelief,” they wrote in a post at the time of Tristian’s death.

“I love you more than I ever thought possible, I’m missing you more and more every minute, there’ll be a you-sized hole in my heart forever.”

Gemma Thorley shared photos on Facebook of her ice skating with Tristian. Picture: Supplied

She shared special photos and videos of the bright and funny boy laughing, smiling, ice skating, playing games, and enjoying a full life.

Mr Frahm is due to appear in Murgon Magistrates Court on December 6.