Daniel Valerio (21 April 1988 – 8 September 1990) was an Australian boy who was beaten to death on 8 September 1990 by Paul Aiton, his mother's boyfriend at the time. His death caused outrage amongst the public and led to the introduction of mandatory reporting of suspected child abuse in Victoria.[1][2][3]
Daniel Valerio | |
|---|---|
| Born | Daniel Phillip Deneel Apollo Valerio 21 April 1988 |
| Died | 8 September 1990 (aged 2) |
| Cause of death | Systematic prolonged mental and physical torture |
| Resting place | Rye Cemetery, buried with maternal grandmother |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Known for | Circumstances of death |
| Relatives | Cheryle Butcher (mother) Michael Valerio (father) Candice (sibling) Ben (sibling) Aaron (sibling) |
Aiton was convicted of murder charges and sentenced to 22 years in prison, eligible for parole in 2011.[4]