In a heart-wrenching incident, a mother was captured on police bodycam lamenting “it’s not fair” following the tragic death of her young son at the hands of her abusive boyfriend.
The victim, two-year-old Kol Page, succumbed to “serious internal injuries” while under the care of his mother, Zoe Coutts, and her former Territorial Army partner, Scott O’Connor. Recently revealed footage depicts Coutts in a distraught state, tearfully expressing to authorities at her residence, “It’s not fair… He’s my baby. I do everything for my children.”
The distressing episode, captured on police camera, surfaced after O’Connor, 36, was convicted of manslaughter in the child’s death, and Coutts was found guilty of causing or permitting the demise of a child. The couple, who initially met on the Bumble dating app, faced trial at Southwark Crown Court, where evidence revealed Kol had sustained “catastrophic” injuries, and the pair had spun a web of deceit in an attempt to evade accountability.
The court learned that O’Connor had subjected Kol to relentless abuse, leading to severe injuries such as black eyes and a bald spot, before the fatal incident that prompted his hospitalization. Despite the couple exchanging messages about the child’s injuries and making light of the harm inflicted, they were found guilty and are awaiting sentencing in May.
Kol, who endured extensive hospitalization and required constant care due to his injuries, tragically passed away at the age of four, two years after the heinous assault. Text exchanges between the couple on the day of the assault revealed callous indifference towards the child’s suffering, with discussions centered on trivial matters instead of seeking urgent medical help.
Throughout the trial, the prosecution presented evidence of escalating abuse suffered by Kol, with Coutts denying any involvement in harming her son and placing the blame solely on O’Connor. Despite their denials, the jury deliberated and delivered their verdict, absolving the defendants of murder charges but holding them accountable for the child’s death.
Authorities commended the diligent work of investigators in uncovering the truth behind the couple’s deceitful narrative, highlighting the need for justice for the innocent victim, Kol. The case underscored the profound failure of those entrusted to protect the vulnerable child, leading to a devastating outcome that should have been preventable.
