The Latest Breaking News from Cecil Patrick Kennedy

Third trial for alleged child-killer after hung juries

Cecil Patrick Kennedy is accused of killing his partner's 21-month-old son in 2005 when he allegedly fed him antidepressant medication.

AAP · Oct 4, 2024

Accused toddler killer faces prospect of third trial

Prosecutors are awaiting further expert reports before making a decision.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 4, 2024

Jury unable to reach a verdict 19 years after toddler's death

The 21-month-old was found unresponsive and rushed to Singleton hospital.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 16, 2024

Singleton toddler death: manslaughter trial begins

Kennedy's manslaughter trial over toddler's death in 2005 begins

Newcastle Herald · Aug 13, 2024

Drugs or drowning: jury to consider toddler's death

A NSW man charged with the death of a toddler under in his care over 19 years ago has denied giving the child antidepressants, a jury has been told.

AAP · Aug 13, 2024

Hung jury in Singleton toddler manslaughter trial

Cecil Patrick Kennedy will face a retrial after a jury could not reach a verdict.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 11, 2023

Jury considers cause of toddler's tragic death

The jury faces a number of propositions in order to find Kennedy guilty.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 6, 2023

Defence sums up in toddler manslaughter trial of Cecil Patrick Kennedy

Jury expected to start deliberating fate of manslaughter-accused Cecil Patrick Kennedy.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 5, 2023

'I was the only person there': man recalls the day toddler died

Witness says he remembers playing X-box, aged eight, during the time that baby Jordan Thompson was fighting for his life.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 14, 2023

Jordan's bruises 'inconsistent with normal toddler activity'

'All those tests have got to be wrong 'cause I know I washed him with soap'

Newcastle Herald · Aug 1, 2023