Mum admits to killing her teen daughter by letting her be obese

A Welsh woman has admitted to killing her 16-year-old daughter after letting her become morbidly obese to the point where she was immobile.

A mum has admitted killing her teen daughter by letting her become morbidly obese.

Kaylea Titford, 16, was discovered dead by mum Sarah Lloyd-Jones at her home in Newton, Wales, on October 10, 2020.

The 39-year-old has now admitted manslaughter by gross negligence and causing the teen’s death, The Sun reported.

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Kaylea Titford was found dead by her mother. Picture: WNS/Australscope

Kaylea’s dad Alun Titford has denied the charges and will stand trial on January 17.

Mold Crown Court was told Lloyd-Jones will be sentenced after his trial has ended.

The charge states that between March 24 and October 11, 2020, Titford failed to ensure Kaylea’s dietary needs were met, leading to morbid obesity.

Sarah Lloyd-Jones has pleaded guilty to manslaughter. Picture: Andrew Price/View Finder Pictures

He also allegedly did not “ensure she got enough exercise, was in a hygienic condition, had a safe and hygienic environment, her physical health was maintained, or that reasonable medical help was sought”.

An inquest previously heard how Kaylea suffered from “multiple medical issues” and was immobile.

Kaylea’s dad is fighting the charges. Picture: WNS/Australscope

A cause of death was given as “inflammation and infection in extensive areas of ulceration arising from obesity and its complications in a girl with spina bifida and hydrocephalus (water on the brain)”.

Coroner Graeme Hughes adjourned the inquest until the conclusion of the criminal investigation.

This story originally appeared on The Sun and reproduced with permission

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