
The unfortunate demise of a Lower Hutt toddler, Ruthless-Empire Souljah Reign Rhind Shephard Wall, has escalated from a mere investigative inquiry to a full-blown homicide investigation. Confirmation of the development was made public by the diligent Detective Inspector Nick Pritchard, who disclosed that the cause of Ruthless-Empire’s death was traced to blunt force trauma. He sadly noted that the child’s injuries were likely inflicted up to 12 hours prior to his arrival at the hospital.
Ruthless-Empire’s body bore evidence of multiple injuries when he was examined. In the ongoing investigative process, police officers have interacted with individuals who were present when Ruthless-Empire sustained his injuries. Pritchard expressed his incomprehension at such violence targeted at an innocent toddler.
The tragedy unfolded last Sunday when the young child was brought unresponsive to Hutt Hospital. He had been removed from a residential property in Taitā, and he tragically passed away shortly after his arrival. Since Monday, police officials have been on the scene, cordoning off the area with a forensic tent in the garden of the said property.
In the course of the investigations, three people have been engaged by the police for their connections to the event. However, they have not been taken into custody. Direct family ties link one individual to Ruthless-Empire, and the other two share extended familial connections.
The toddler’s post-mortem results affirmed the earlier assumptions of the cause of death. Despite the discovery of wet wipes at the scene, Pritchard declared that Ruthless-Empire did not die from consuming them. He clarified that the wet wipes went ruled out as possible causes of the young boy’s death.
The heartbreaking story of Ruthless-Empire hit his family hard. His great-aunt, Sarah Reremoana, shared fond memories of her time with him. She had been his primary caregiver from his birth until his subsequent relocation to Hamilton with his mother in June. A return to Wellington had only been recent. A visit four weeks prior to the tragic event revealed a youthful toddler full of life, a far cry from the unfortunate circumstances that have unfolded.
The family spokesperson, Ngatanahira Reremoana, echoed Sarah’s fond memories of Ruthless-Empire. The jovial and bubbly baby with an infectious smile that could light up any room has been forever lost, leaving the family devastated emotionally. The family was privy to Ruthless-Empire’s demise while they were in church – a devastating blow that silenced the ringing church bells. Ruthless-Empire was just shy of his second birthday when he drew his last breath.
As the bereaved family comes to grips with their devastating loss, the relentless investigators remain on the field, piecing together the evidence to crack the case. While social media churns with speculations and inaccuracies, the dedicated officers remain unperturbed, focusing on gathering tangible evidence to bring justice to Ruthless-Empire.