Just three days after Jayden-Lee Meek gifted his mother a handmade Mother’s Day card to his mother Tiffany Nicole Meek, he was found dead, allegedly by her doing.
On Monday, 14 July, his mother appeared in Roodepoort Magistrate’s Court on charges of murder, defeating the ends of justice, and crimen injuria.
The 11-year-old died of a blunt force head injury. His body was discovered on the stairs of his apartment complex in Fleurhof, Johannesburg.
The 31-year-old has been remanded in custody and will next court appearance on Friday.
JAYDEN-LEE MEEK PENNED MOTHER’S DAY CARD SHORTLY BEFORE HIS DEATH
On Mother’s Day – 11 May – Jayden-Lee Meek gifted his mom, Tiffany Meek, a Mother’s Day card.
The contents of the handmade card – which was originally shared on her Facebook account – has since been made public after Tiffany’s first appearance in court on charges of murder.
The heartbreaking message in the card read:
“Happy Mother’s Day, mom
“I hope you have an amazing day, and I will try to make you breakfast in bed.
“Thank you for being the best mom in the world and always taking care of me, and putting me before yourself”
On the envelope of the card, Jayden-Lee Meek drew the shape of a heart, with words inside that read: “Home is where my mom is”.
Days later, Jaden went missing from his apartment complex in Fleurhof. A few hours later, his body was discovered on the steps of the building.
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HOW DID HE DIE?
According to a charge sheet, Jayden-Lee Meek was allegedly killed by his mother, Tiffany, who struck him on the head with an unknown object, which resulted in a blunt force head injury.
Hours before, Tiffany reported her son had gone missing from school. She reportedly led a small search party to look for her son and instructed police not to look inside her apartment. She later spent the night at her mother’s house.
Forensic evidence revealed that Jayden-Lee’s blood was found on his bed and his school clothes. It suggested he may have been harmed in his home, which he shared with his mother.
Image via Facebook.
The charge sheet read: “The accused wrongfully and intentionally reported the now-deceased child as missing in not having returned home from school and where the accused, when she acted as aforesaid, well knew and intended that her actions would have the following results or consequence: she, would not be suspected and her premise would not be searched and whereas, as a result, of the actions of the accused did obstruct the administration of justice”.
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