Investigation into Jayden-Lee Meek's death: Mother faces serious charges
The court papers have revealed that 11-year-old Jayden-Lee Meek, who allegedly died in the hands of his mother, died after being hit with an "unknown" hard object to the head.
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The mother of Jayden-Lee Meek is expected to return to the Roodepoort Magistrate’s Court this Friday, where Tiffany Meek, 31, will face a series of serious charges, including murder and crimen injuria.
Additionally, she is accused of attempting to defeat or obstruct the course of justice, as well as defeating or obstructing the administration of justice, highlighting the gravity of the situation surrounding her son's tragic death.
Meek is expected to bring her private attorney on record for the court. Bail information is also expected to be handed over to the court should she wish to apply for a formal bail application.
11-year-old Jayden was last seen on May 13, 2025.
According to a charge sheet presented to the court, the State is set to prove that Meek struck her son with a blunt object. The object is yet to be identified.
It has been revealed that blood was found on Jayden-Lee’s bed. His school clothes and bag were also found in the apartment, as well as his schoolbooks, which had blood on them.
Evidence analysed by forensic experts reveals Jayden-Lee was killed in his home.
Jayden-Lee’s body was only found the following morning near the house on the staircase.
Jayden-Lee Meek was murdered outside his home after failing to come home on May 12, 2025.
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At the time, his body was clean, warm, and several abrasions were visible.
At this stage, the motive for Jayden-Lee’s murder is unknown.
Meek was arrested on Friday, July 11, and made her first court appearance on Monday, July 14.
Earlier this week, Meek’s mother, Debbie Dunn, took to TikTok to defend her daughter, who she claimed was being framed.
Dunn said that as a family, they had attended the court case; however, her daughter’s appearance was “hush hush” and “they (alluding to the State) made sure we were not present. All just to further discredit her [Tiffany]”.
In the video, Dunn has her wording scripted as she starts reading, she said: “It is with great sadness that I have to make this video. I want to express how deeply disappointed we are at the way my grandson’s case is being investigated and how my daughter is being prosecuted for a crime she did not commit. Our attorney, together with Tiffany’s family, friends, and work colleagues, were at the court since 8.30 this morning.”
Dunn also boldly stated they had lost faith in the justice system.
“We hope that she will be given a fair bail hearing and trial as we have lost faith and hope in the criminal system. None of us, the activists all saw us, were present but denied access under false pretenses to be in the court. That’s all I have to say for now,” Dunn concluded.
The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has confirmed it is investigating allegations that Jayden-Lee reported abuse to his peers and teachers. This revelation has caused public outcry as many believe Jayden-Lee’s death could have been avoided.
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