Since then, despite repeated calls for information from police andsome of Baby Ru’s family, the person or persons responsible for his death in Wellington remain at large.
In that time, the Herald has revealed how a piece of fabric was allegedly wrapped around Baby Ru’s neck when he arrived at the hospital.
Police have also gone on record to say they believe the people seen using a grey-green 1994 Nissan Sentra, registration TE6972, were responsible for disposing of evidence.
On Monday, Detective Inspector Nick Pritchard issued the latest appeal for information.
He also thanked those who had contacted them already and reiterated detectives believed “three adults known to Ru continue to be considered persons of interest”.
Baby Ru's family kept a spot for him at the table on Christmas Day. Photo / Ngatanahira Reremoana.
“We remain committed to investigating the circumstances that led to his death in October last year. Police are determined to get justice for Baby Ru and provide closure for his whānau and the wider community.”
Pritchard previously talked of how “we’ve got injuries that are consistent with blunt force trauma - fractured skull, which would take some force”.
The suspicious death of anybody is of huge concern.
But when it happens to one of our most vulnerable, a baby, it is even more sickening.
Baby Ru was a defenceless little boy.
He should have been safe from harm’s way and being nurtured and nourished for a full and happy life.
