Inquest begins into death of five-year-old Malachi Subecz

Monday 14 July 2025 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated Mon 14 Jul 2025, 11:59am

An inquest has commenced into the 2021 death of Malachi Subecz at Auckland's Starship Hospital. The five-year-old died following prolonged abuse by his carer, Michaela Barriball. During the proceedings, a detective provided details regarding the child's injuries and the homicide investigation.

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1. StuffMon 14 Jul 2025, 5:00am

   Inquest set to begin into murder of five-year-old Malachi Subecz (opens in new tab)

   • Inquest hears harrowing details of 5-year-old Malachi Subecz’s abuse and injuries (opens in new tab) Mon 14 Jul 2025, 11:59am
2. RNZMon 14 Jul 2025, 6:46am

   Murdered by his carer: Inquest into death of 5-year-old Malachi Subecz starts today (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesMon 14 Jul 2025, 7:49am

   Inquest into death of murdered 5-year-old to begin (opens in new tab)