Mason Jet Lee died at just 22 months old after his stepfather punched him so hard that his bowel ruptured. An exclusive Guardian Australia investigation has uncovered that repeated warnings about his killer were ignored by authorities. A previously unpublished submission to the inquest into his death may hold crucial evidence of police failings.
The Case of Mason Jet Lee
Nour Haydar and Queensland correspondent Ben Smee discuss what the violent death of Mason Jet Lee reveals about a broken system. The investigation, part of the Broken Trust series, highlights how police failed to act on multiple red flags.
Further Cases
In another tragic case, baby Justin sustained catastrophic head injuries in his father's arms, yet his case simply disappeared. These incidents underscore a pattern of negligence.
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