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Tragedy in Weston-super-Mare: 9-Year-Old Dies
10 Jan
Summary
- Aria Thorpe, nine, died from a single stab wound to her chest.
- A 15-year-old boy has been charged with her murder.
- The inquest into her death opened recently, with a trial date set.
Aria Thorpe, a nine-year-old girl, tragically passed away from a single stab wound to her chest at her Weston-super-Mare home on December 15. Paramedics pronounced her dead just before 7 PM. The community is mourning the loss of the 'beautiful innocent soul' her father described.
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with Aria's murder and appeared before Bristol Crown Court last month. The inquest into her death commenced on Friday, with the area coroner directing the full post-mortem report by February 16. Aria's family is listed as interested persons.
A provisional trial date has been scheduled for June 15, with the proceedings expected to last two weeks. The case continues to unfold as the investigation into Aria's untimely death progresses.
