UPDATE: A 42-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a boy who tragically died 14 years after sustaining a severe head injury. Lejunae Wood, arrested at Heathrow Airport on Thursday, is suspected of causing the death of Leajunne Wood, who passed away on December 6, 2021.
Authorities report that the charges stem from a devastating incident in December 2007 in Hayes, West London. At just four months old, Leajunne suffered life-altering injuries that ultimately led to his death, confirmed by pathologists to be complications from a serious head injury.
The Metropolitan Police have revealed that the investigation was reignited in 2023, leading to the formal murder charge against Wood. This shocking case has drawn significant attention due to the long gap between the injury and the boy’s death, raising questions about accountability and justice.
Wood is scheduled to appear at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court on Saturday. The community and family members are grappling with the emotional fallout of this tragedy, as they await the court proceedings that could finally bring some resolution to this heartbreaking situation.
As the investigation unfolds, the police urge anyone with additional information to come forward. This case highlights the critical need for justice in cases of prolonged suffering and injury. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
