The father of 5-year-old Leon Jayet-Cole who was killed in May fears he may never get closure over the death of his son.
Leon's step-father James Roberts was due to stand trail for his murder later this year, but was found dead while on bail earlier this week.
Leon's Father Michael Cole says Roberts shouldn't have been granted bail.
"Whether he's innocent or guilty, we could have got to the bottom of this, and I wouldn't be left with this great big hole in my life."
Mr Cole also believes that CYFs failed to consider his son's family environment before his death.
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