Tai Yasharahyalah and Naiyahmi Yasharahyalah were convicted of child cruelty and neglect after their three-year-old son, Abiyah, was found buried in their garden in Birmingham. The couple adhered to a bespoke belief system that led them to reject modern medicine and enforce strict veganism, ultimately causing their son’s severe malnutrition and death. The couple styled themselves as sovereign members of a fictional kingdom but disregarded societal norms and welfare checks. Their actions have raised questions about police and agency involvement in the case.