Kemarni Watson Darby died of abdominal injuries on June 5, 2018, after his chest was “crumpled” in the couple’s two-bedroom apartment in West Bromwich. He was taken to hospital, but was pronounced dead that night. Convicted drug dealer Nathaniel Pope, 32, was also found guilty of three other counts of child cruelty, while Alicia Watson was also found guilty of three other counts of child cruelty. Image: The image shows an eye injury suffered by Kemarni. Photo: West Midlands Police Injuries “require force similar to a car accident” Jurors were told Kemarni had suffered multiple fractures, “some of which would require car-like violence” or a “shoe-print” on his body. Recent and non-injuries were found, including multiple fractures to both the left and right sides of his chest, caused by at least four different incidents. He also suffered extensive internal bruises and injuries to the liver and colon. Kemarni died of an abdominal injury, which the court ruled was “most likely caused by a blow”. Image: Kemarni Watson Darby was taken to hospital but was pronounced dead that night. There were additional bruises on the head, mouth, neck, arms, chest, abdomen, back and legs from “repeated and, in all likelihood, ongoing attacks.” Kemarni’s father, Darren Darby, told the trial that he knew his son was being slapped, punched and kicked by his “strict” mother. He also said he had warned Watson, 30, about Pope and asked her to be careful with him. Following the verdict, the judge was moved and further ordered the 10-member panel of five men and five women to be fired for life by the future jury service due to the “awful nature of the facts” they had to consider. Watson and Pope will be convicted later. “Everyone knew he was beating Kemarni – we disappointed him” Just two weeks before Kemarni’s death, his father had noticed a bulge on the right side of his forehead protruding and a bruise on his lip. Picture: Kemarni Watson Darby bedroom. Photo: West Midlands Police Watson, from Handsworth, Birmingham, told him that Kemarni had gotten into something or was awkward. Other family members have expressed concern about bruises, but have been given similar explanations. Kemarni’s grandmother’s mother, Paulette Ellis, told Sky News that she was unaware of most of Kemarni’s injuries and that she saw “no bruises other than those on his forehead”. Asked if he would ask them, he said: “We always ask why you know how the children are, but Kemarni was a little boy, he just ran and could not see where he was going, he knocked on the door, he knocked on the table. “. He says no one in the family contacted social services. Giving evidence at the trial, Mr. Darby said Watson “could not handle Kemarni.” “Everyone knew he was hitting Kemarni. We all disappointed him,” he said. Image: The four-month trial heard Kemarni repeatedly attacked by his mother and her partner At the trial, it was reported that Kemarni had expressed a desire not to go home to his mother’s apartment after visits with his father. The doctor noted that Kemarni “is not his ordinary self” hours before his death Sam Evans, the director of Kemarni Nursery School, also spoke to his mother after noticing injuries, including broken lips, on two occasions. On the day of his death, Kemarni was transported by his mother to a GP monitoring center on Parsonage Street shortly before noon. His notes recorded that he vomited for five days and “was not his usual self”. The note also stated that there was no “abdominal pain” and that Kemarni was prescribed rehydration medication for what was believed to be a viral stomach error. He was then transported by his mother to McDonald’s and then returned home. The medical experts who examined the CCTV believe that at that stage he had not suffered the injury that killed him, as the fatal blow would have left him unable to walk properly. That afternoon, Pope and Watson were both in the apartment with Kemarni. Watson left for about 40 minutes to do school, but then returned. At 3:49 p.m. rescuers were called. Image: Other family members have expressed concerns about bruises Pope, from Wolverhampton, told the trial that he heard Watson slapping Kemarni while he was staying in the apartment, saying: “I just saw it as a way of raising children.” Both Pope and Watson admitted to using cannabis in the apartment. “He was always smiling, always happy” While giving evidence in her defense, Alicia Watson blamed the Pope for Kemarni’s death, saying: “I hate him. He is a cold liar.” He described Kemarni as “her handsome boy”. “He was always smiling. Always happy. Cheeky and naughty,” he added. He asserted that his confession had been obtained through torture and that his confession had been obtained through torture. Her mother, Ms. Ellis, said her grandson’s death had a devastating impact. He said: “We all miss him, and this has burdened the rest of the family. I can not sleep at night. In my bedroom, I have a small sanctuary … I have many photos of him, so I have his talk. “It was an inflatable, friendly little one.” He recalled the day he died, saying: “My daughter called me and told me that Kemarni was not breathing and they were going to the hospital. Until I went to the hospital, we were not allowed to see him. I heard everyone cry. “ Image: Nathaniel Pope found guilty of three other child cruelty charges, while Alicia Watson also found guilty of three other child cruelty charges She attended the trial to support her daughter and blames the Pope for Kemarni’s death. “Everything was fine before she came with him,” he said. “He is bad and twisted and cold. He is cold, and he tries to deny everything, but he is the one who did it.” A Malling Health spokesman said: “We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Kemarni Watson Darby. We offer our heartfelt condolences to the loved ones of Kemarni during this difficult time. “We can confirm that Kemarni attended the Parsonage St promenade with his mother and that the service was run by Malling Health at the time, in partnership with the NHS. high level of patient care. “During his visit to the center, Kemarni saw a very experienced advanced nurse, who had worked in the service for several years. The Advanced Nurse Practitioner is a place and therefore independent. Kemarni received a physical examination and comprehensive notes. was recorded at that time. “A serious review of the case has taken place, which we expect to be published shortly after the verdict of the trial. We are committed to the highest possible standards of patient safety and once the review of a serious case is published, as an educational organization, we will examine the content, and make the necessary changes to our services. “
