Kerrod Frahm in court over his son’s alleged manslaughter

A Murgon father charged with the manslaughter of his 11-year-old son has been mentioned in court with his lawyers delving into police evidence on the matter.

Lawyers for Kerrod James Frahm, who is charged with manslaughter over the death of his 11-year-old son Tristian (inset) from a snakebite in November 2021, told Murgon Magistrates Court the police brief of evidence had been handed to them and they were now reviewing it.

Lawyers for a Murgon father charged with manslaughter over the snakebite death of his son in 2021 are now delving into police evidence on the matter, a court has heard.

Kerrod John Frahm, 31, was charged with manslaughter by police in November 2022, over the death of his 11-year-old son Tristian in November 2021.

Police allege the 31-year-old Mr Frahm failed to seek medical attention after the boy was bitten by a snake while the pair were at a friend’s property.

They allege he did not take Tristian’s claims that afternoon seriously and failed to seek medical attention.

Kerrod Frahm did not appear in person at Tuesday’s hearing in the Murgon court, with his matter adjourned until April 11, 2023. Picture: Liam Kidston

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The boy’s body was found the next morning outside a shed he had been sleeping in.

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

Tristian Frahm died after he was bitten by a snake while he and his father, Kerrod Frahm, 31, were at a friend’s property on November 20, 2021. Photo Supplied

Mr Frahm did not enter a plea during his first appearance at Murgon Magistrates Court on December 6, 2022.

Outside the courthouse following that appearance, lawyer Andrew Bale challenged the police case against his client.

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On Tuesday, March 7, 2023, Mr Frahm’s lawyer Annie Bryan, appearing by phone, told the court the police brief of evidence landed in their hands on Monday.

She requested a month-long adjournment to examine the material and begin exploring cross-examinations.
Mr Frahm did not appear at the court in person.

His matter will return to the Murgon Magistrates Court on April 11, 2023.

His bail was enlarged.

Originally published as Kerrod Frahm in court over his son’s alleged manslaughter