FATHER DESCRIBES SON'S SKELETAL APPEARANCE BEFORE DEATH IN ABUSE TRIAL

A man allegedly beaten and starved to death by a couple displayed severe physical deterioration in the days before his death, his father told a court. The father described his son's appearance as resembling "a bag of bones" during this period. The case forms part of an ongoing murder trial concerning the alleged abuse and neglect of the victim.

The victim's condition is understood to have worsened significantly in the lead-up to his death. The father's testimony provides a timeline of observable decline that prosecutors are using to establish the pattern of treatment the alleged victim endured whilst in the care of the couple. The court has heard evidence relating to the physical state of the deceased at various stages.

The trial continues to examine the circumstances surrounding the death and the actions of those accused. Further testimony is expected as the legal proceedings progress. The case represents an investigation into allegations of sustained abuse over a prolonged period.