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A Corinth Hills family is grieving the loss of their three-year-old son, who died after vomiting in his sleep early on January 12.

An autopsy conducted at the San Fernando General Hospital by Professor Hubert Daisley concluded Omarie Richins died from cerebral oedema (brain swelling), aspiration pneumonitis (acute lung inflammation from inhaling gastric acid), and lower respiratory tract infection. A toxicology report was also ordered after his mother told the hospital staff, Richins was seen drinking water from a drain, which could have been contaminated by pesticide or herbicide.

Speaking with reporters at his Demeter Lane home on January 13, Anderson, 58, recalled the moments leading up to his son's death. He said the family spent the evening prior eating pizza he brought home at Richin's request. Being his favourite meal, Anderson said Richins ate three slices consecutively before devouring one and a half more about two hours later. He also shared a bottle of mauby with his father.