An inquiry by Wolverhampton Safeguarding Children Board found the death of Jeremiah Regis-Ngaujah – who was fatally beaten by his mother’s partner – could not have been predicted.
The review also concluded that no significant concerns had been reported to the authorities about the behaviour of churchgoer Chevaze McGregor, who bit Jeremiah during months of sickening abuse.
McGregor was jailed for life last summer after admitting murdering the little boy at his home in Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, in November 2016.
The London-born toddler’s mother, 26-year-old Sindyann Regis, was jailed for 40 months for allowing the death of a child but had her sentence reduced to 28 months on appeal.
Detailing an alleged exorcism which took place in 2013, the serious case review said: “When mother was four months pregnant (with Jeremiah) she was subject to an ‘exorcism ritual’ by a pastor linked to a London church.
“This was reported online by a journalist of a national paper, who described it as being intended to break a curse on her that was handed down by her ancestors, to prevent the curse being passed on to her children.
“No practitioner was aware of the ‘exorcism’ video until there was media attention following (Jeremiah’s) death.”
The review added: “An internet search during an assessment after September 2013 may have identified the video, which could have provided an opportunity to reflect on whether there were any potential implications.”
The review said Regis – who…
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