In a stunning development, investigators have put forth a theory that William Tyrrell’s foster mother may have been involved in the toddler’s disappearance and alleged death back in 2014. As the inquest into the baffling case resumes, the NSW deputy coroner is set to examine evidence suggesting the then three-year-old died in an accident at his foster grandmother’s home in Kendall, with his foster mother then disposing of the body.
A Shocking Allegation Emerges
Counsel assisting the inquest, Gerard Craddock SC, revealed that police believe the foster mother, upon discovering William had died accidentally, quickly decided to cover up the death out of fear she would lose custody of her other foster child. According to the theory, she allegedly loaded William’s body into her own mother’s car before driving a short distance to bury the remains.
The chilling scenario suggests the foster mother only called triple zero to report William missing after disposing of his body. For years, she has denied any involvement in the boy’s disappearance, which occurred while he was playing at the Kendall property in his iconic Spider-Man suit.
Intensive Searches Yield No Clues
Despite extensive searches and hundreds of persons of interest investigated over the past decade, no trace of William has ever been found. Police launched a fresh, month-long search of the Kendall area in November 2021, marking the third intensive sweep for evidence in the mysterious case.
“The 2018 forensic search was an intensive, thorough search,” Mr. Craddock noted. “By comparison, the 2021 search was at a further level of intensity.”
Investigators left no stone unturned, even pursuing tips from prison inmates and clairvoyants claiming to have information about William’s fate. One lead involved a vehicle reportedly heard making a U-turn on the street outside the foster grandmother’s house around the time the boy vanished, but police could not substantiate the tip.
A Family Under Scrutiny
Throughout the investigation, William’s foster family has faced intense scrutiny and media attention. While they have publicly pleaded for help finding the toddler, the new police theory casts suspicion squarely on the foster mother’s actions on that fateful September day.
As the inquest unfolds, all eyes will be on the evidence presented to support the shocking allegation against the foster mother. A key witness, a truck driver who passed by the area where police believe William’s body was discarded, is expected to provide testimony that could strengthen the argument for her involvement.
The Search for Answers Continues
For William’s biological parents and the wider community, the possibility that his disappearance was the result of a tragic accident and cover-up is a bitter pill to swallow. The case has haunted Australia for a decade, with the boy’s cherubic face in his Spider-Man costume becoming a symbol of every parent’s worst nightmare.
As the inquest delves into this startling new theory, the desperate search for answers and closure continues. Will the proceedings finally uncover the truth about what happened to William Tyrrell on that spring day in Kendall? The nation watches and waits, hoping that justice will at long last be served for the little boy lost.
