Bail application rejected for Mason Lee's stepfather
A bail application by Mason Lee's stepfather William O'Sullivan has been rejected.
He stands accused of manslaughter following the toddler's death.
The severely injured toddler's body was found at the home of his stepfather, William Andrew O'Sullivan, in Caboolture, north of Brisbane, in the early hours of June 11.
Police allege Mason's mother Anne-Maree Lee, 37, her partner and Mason's stepfather William O'Sullivan, and Mr O'Sullivan's roommate Ryan Hodson, 17, allowed the 21-month-old boy to die rather than seek help.
Ryan Robert Barry Hodson was also been charged over the death but was granted bail by the Supreme Court.
They stand accused of failing to provide medical care.
It’s alleged Mason died as a result of inflammation from a ruptured small intestine.
Prosecutor Aaron Murray said Mason had suffered widespread injuries.
He claimed while there was no allegation Hodson had physically abused Mason, he clearly showed ‘no care, compassion or consideration’.
Queensland's Child Safety Minister Shannon Fentiman announced an official investigation into Mason's death in July.
It is believed Lee's mother was at another house about a kilometre away when the toddler was found.
Act Insp Fadian said police interviewed up to 40 witnesses as part of the homicide investigation.
“We're trying to piece together not only what happened on that night but also in the months leading up to Mason's death," Fadian said.
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