Overview
- West Yorkshire Police told the inquest there was no third‑party involvement and concluded Danielle Parkinson started the blaze that killed her and eight‑year‑old Iliza.
- Post‑mortem evidence detailed catastrophic burns and multiple sharp‑force injuries on Iliza that were assault‑related but not the direct cause of death.
- Jurors were shown a 19‑minute video Parkinson recorded the day before the fire in which she apologized and referenced bipolar disorder and depression.
- Parkinson had recent contact with crisis services and was discharged from an intensive home‑based team two days before the incident, with the trust now commissioning a review to report back to the coroner.
- A passer‑by raised the alarm after seeing flames and hearing screams, another child survived, and Iliza’s father paid tribute to his “always smiling” daughter.