The boy’s parents spoke to the Herald about the case and their fury at her name being kept secret for so long. May became involved, and the boy’s parents believed she was helping them. “We thought, great, she’s helping him with his mental health – but all the while she was destroying his mental health,” his father said. While awaiting sentencing, she was on bail, at one stage even travelling overseas, which angered the boy’s parents. The boy's parents were furious May kept her name secret for so long.

Source: Stuff February 20, 2026 02:03 UTC