Presents Under the Tree: Kyson, Bryson, Logan and Layton and the Sutton House Fire

From Sinister South · 1:22:25

Show by Rachel & Hannah

On 16 December 2021, fire broke out at a family home in Sutton. Four little boys were inside on their own: two sets of twins, Kyson and Bryson, aged four, and Logan and Layton, aged three. Their Christmas presents were already wrapped and waiting under the tree.This week we look at how the boys died and at the conviction of their mum, Deveca Rose, for manslaughter. We also cover the warnings that went unanswered in the months before the fire. Along the way, we explain what the law actually says about smoke alarms and about leaving children home alone, and the different routes to a manslaughter conviction. Then there’s the public review into these boys’ deaths, which we couldn’t find anywhere.We also set the case alongside similar tragedies in Stafford, Manchester and Brighton, and ask why the system’s response to them has been so inconsistent.Content warning: this episode discusses the deaths of young children in a house fire, child neglect and mental illness.The Secret Is OUTThe Secret Is Out tells the coming-out stories of LGBTQ people —...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showThanks for tuning in! If you loved diving into the dark corners of South London with us, don't forget to hit that subscribe button to never miss an episode of "Sinister South." Also, follow us on Instagram @SinisterSouthPodcast for sneak peeks, behind-the-scenes content, and more cheeky banter, or www.sinistersouthpod.co.uk. Remember, every crime tells a story... and South is the best side of the river... Produced and hosted by Hannah Williams & Rachel BainesMixed & edited by Purple Waves Sound (A.K.A Will)

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