Days from dying: The vulnerable young man who became a ‘walking skeleton’ after social workers sent him to carers who tortured him to death and pocketed his benefit payments
A vulnerable young man died after allegedly being subjected to prolonged abuse and neglect by carers placed in charge of him by social services. The case raises serious concerns about safeguarding failures, oversight of care placements and the protection of adults whose benefits and welfare depend on others.
The article describes him as having become a “walking skeleton” in the days before his death, suggesting severe malnutrition and mistreatment. It alleges that the carers pocketed his benefit payments while abusing him, and examines how social workers came to place him in their care.
- A vulnerable man died after alleged abuse and neglect by carers.
- Social services face questions over the placement and monitoring.
- Carers allegedly took his benefits while he deteriorated.