Riley Justin Osborne

Tortured and killed by stepfather Kyle Robert Skerten. Riley had a consistent history of injuries such as black eyes, bruising on his head and legs, and in October 2008 a broken leg. On 19 December 2008 methamphetamine addict Kyle bashed the back of Riley's head against an object causing "horrific injuries" at their Cobham Road home in Kerikeri. Scans of the toddler’s head showed a complex skull fracture akin to crazy paving or smashed glass. He also had severe haemorrhaging in his retinas and separation of tissue. Riley was airlifted to Starship Hospital where he had emergency surgery for extensive bleeding and swelling on his brain. He died there three days after he was beaten. His mother Jayde Somer Osborne and Donna Thomas were charged with obstructing the course of justice. Source: https://debbiemccauleyauthor.wordpress.com/biographies/new-zealand-....

December 2008: Riley Justin Osborne from Kerikeri died in Starship Hospital two days before Christmas. The 16-month-old had head injuries described by police as "horrific". Kyle Robert Skerton, the partner of Riley's mother, was charged with murder and convicted of the baby's manslaughter. Source: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/61-little-names-on-new-zealands-roll-...

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