William Tyrrell s foster father s vile words to an 11-year-old girl he is accused of stalking and assaulting were just part of talking to himself , his lawyer has claimed.
During cross-examination it was revealed that the girl, known as LT, told a support person that her foster father had mental health issues and had put is hands around her throat during an argument.
William Tyrrell s foster mother has claimed she was under scrutiny the disappearance of her missing toddler foster son because police had botched up investigations into the boy.
Shocking details have emerged of how William Tyrrell s foster mother kicked an 11-year-old and hit her with a wooden spoon in two different Sydney North Shore homes.
William Tyrrell s foster mother has failed to have her trial heard in secret, as a judge said that an 11-year-old girl s fears of physical violence, humiliation and punishment may be valid.