Drooid Logo
Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Father Acquitted in Son's Death Amid Inquest Critique

3/2/2026

37 8 Full Breakdown

1 of 1

Story summary
  • Anthony Pickering, the defendant, was acquitted by a jury of murdering his son Poseidyn in 2022.
  • An Auckland inquest found Poseidyn's injuries were deemed non-accidental by a pediatrician who noted prior injuries and criticized systemic failures in child protection.
  • Detective Sergeant Mark Jamieson testified about the scene, noting blood spots, drug paraphernalia, and inconsistencies in the mother's statements not tied to meth use.