Morbidly obese girl, 16, died after ‘living in conditions unfit for an animal’, court hears

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A teenage girl who died after becoming morbidly obese over lockdown and lived in conditions “unfit for any animal” was seriously neglected by her parents, a court has been told. She attended Newtown High School, where she was described as “funny and chatty” by staff, but became confined to her home after the coronavirus lockdown began in March 2020, Ms Rees said. Ms Rees said: “Kaylea Titford was living in conditions unfit for any animal, let alone a vulnerable 16-year-old girl who depended entirely on others for her care.” open image in gallery Kaylea Titford was found dead at her home in Newton, Wales, on 10 October 2020 Kaylea was morbidly obese, with dirty and matted hair, an unwashed body, and ulcerated skin, the court was told. Ms Rees said: “The prosecution say that the scene - as witnessed by those that attended - together with the state in which Kaylea’s body was found demonstrate clearly that this vulnerable girl, who relied heavily on others for her welfare needs, was seriously neglected by not just one but both of her parents, who owed her a duty of care.” open image in gallery Titford told police he was “not a very good dad” She said pathologist Dr Deryk James examined Kaylea and said her physical state suggested she had not been properly washed in many weeks.