Hilary Rees took overdose days after memorial for grandson who died in her garden

“Find April jones”

“*Ms Rees and Daniel's parents were later given suspended prison sentences after admitting child neglect over a 13-month period*

So the parents were given suspended prison sentences for child neglect that happened during a 13 month period. This was clearly not a one off incident, was it?

RIP Daniel.”

“This story is too tragic for cheap remarks.”

“I'd just like to add that in my comment I wasn't referring to the couple or anyone else in the above story, it was a pure response to GoveKnows and Rich111. I don't want to cause the family or friends any further offense.”

“Absolutely extraordinary.

I really don't know wht the Post allows comments on stories like these. There always seems to be some idiots who want to make political points or make sweeping generalisations about something they know NOTHING about on the back of a family's private grief after a double tragedy, the horror of which we can only imagine.

Shame on you.”

“There are plenty of places on the internet you can vent your opinions on if you want to air your views on the welfare system. A story about a dead child and his grandmother is probably not the best place to do so. Show some respect why don't you.”

“I fail to see what this story has to do with benefits. What a bunch of small minded nasty people you are. A little boy has died and his grandmother was so distraught about it she took her own life and you people just talk about benefits? You should be ashamed of yourselves, have you no compassion at all?”

“I am the god mother of Josh's eight month baby and knowing the family for a long time, I know Charlotte and Marshall loved Daniel to pieces. Hilary loved her children to pieces and including her grand children. Unfortunately, that one night took place but the family don't need reminding of it every single day. Being on benefits has nothing to do about it and the age doesn't matter either. Josh is a brilliant dad to his 8 month old baby and he wouldn't change it for the world. I think that everyone needs to leave this to rest and let the family move on with their lives and don't need some people calling them bad parents and telling them they shouldn't of had kids. Leave it all to rest now and Hilary has finally made peace.”

“also i would like to add that it is obvious the courts have dealt with this situation and the family should be left alone to grieve.
also to quote you rich111 Poor Daniel, he didn't ask to be born and deserved better then being part of a moronic family full of neglect."
i think that is a digusting comment as you cannot tarnish the whole family in any one case. i know for a fact that a member of the above family who shall i mention in under 25 has a child and works full time hours to care for that child who is looked after extremely well.
i think this family deserves a break let the courts deal with whatever has happened in thier past and its not up to us to judge a situation that we "may or May not" have all the facts on.”

“under the age of 25? why is age a key?
i personally am 24 i have worked since i was 16 and i have 2 children. i currently work full time and pay near 600 pound a month in nursery fees to allow me to work and thats to send them to nursery part time. i lost my job last year and was on benefits for 6 months should i have not been allowed these????
i think personally that it should have nothing to do with age and that instead of benefits some sort of paymetn should go directly to serice providers such as gas and electric and their should be a voucher system for food thus eliminating luxury items that people would need to work for.”