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Tyla Wharmby convicted of murdering three-month-old Hunter Hodges

By Drooid · Oct 30, 2026 · How we work

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British man Tyla Wharmby was convicted of murdering three-month-old Hunter Hodges.
A fractured skull caused severe brain swelling, matching injuries from a violent throw or forceful shaking.
Post-mortem found an older brain bleed up to five weeks earlier, suggesting prior violent shaking.
Canterbury Crown Court returned 11-1 and 10-2 majority verdicts after 15 h 19 min deliberation on October 29, 2026.
Wharmby denied harming the baby, blamed the mother, and awaits sentencing.

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British man Tyla Wharmby was convicted of murdering three-month-old Hunter Hodges.
A fractured skull caused severe brain swelling, matching injuries from a violent throw or forceful shaking.
Post-mortem found an older brain bleed up to five weeks earlier, suggesting prior violent shaking.
Canterbury Crown Court returned 11-1 and 10-2 majority verdicts after 15 h 19 min deliberation on October 29, 2026.
Wharmby denied harming the baby, blamed the mother, and awaits sentencing.