The manslaughter trial of Meggin Van Hoof continued in London last week with testimony from the mother of 15-month-old Nathaniel McLellan, who died in October 2015 after collapsing while in Van Hoof’s care at her unlicensed Strathroy daycare.
Court heard that Nathaniel appeared healthy when he was dropped off that morning, but was later rushed to Strathroy hospital unresponsive. He was transferred to London, where surgery was performed to relieve pressure on his brain. Doctors determined he had suffered a skull fracture. He died four days later.
During testimony, details were presented about the mother’s experience at the daycare, her efforts to get her son to hospital, and the medical treatment he received before his death. The proceedings also reviewed the family’s interactions with investigators, including their initial belief that the police inquiry was mishandled.
Cross-examination focused on the parents’ attempts to gather information about their son’s injuries through medical records, police documents, media involvement, and independent research, as well as the strain of being considered suspects during the early stages of the investigation.
The case continues as the court examines the circumstances surrounding Nathaniel’s collapse and the actions of his caregiver.
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Written by: myFM News