Jayden-Lee Meek’s Murder: Mother Tiffany Meek Arrested After Heartbreaking Mother’s Day Card
- Tiffany Nicole Meek has been charged with the murder of her 11-year-old son, Jayden-Lee Meek, after a thorough investigation by the police
- Jayden-Lee Meek's body was found with severe injuries, including blunt force trauma to the head
- The case took a shocking turn with the revelation that the mother, Tiffany, had previously posted a heartbreaking Mother's Day message from her son ahead of the tragic events that would unfold
The case of 11-year-old Jayden-Lee Meek's murder turned when his mother, 31-year-old Tiffany Nicole Meek, was charged with his murder on Monday in the Roodepoort Magistrate's Court.
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Tiffany was detained on 12 July 2025, after a thorough investigation by Florida SAPS agents. Tiffany was spotted crying and upset in the dock. The provincial investigation and tracking units provided support to detectives.
She is accused of murder, hindering the administration of justice, crimen injuria and defeating the ends of justice, among other offences.
Jayden-Lee Meek’s heartbreaking Mother’s Day message revealed
It has been reported that Jayden-Lee was discovered dead three days after giving his mother, Tiffany Nicole Meek, a handcrafted Mother's Day card. The 11-year-old's head injuries from blunt force trauma resulted in his death. In Fleurhof, Johannesburg, his body was found on the stairs of his apartment building. The 31-year-old has been remanded in custody and will make her next court appearance on Friday, 18 July.
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Jayden-Lee gifted his mother, Tiffany Meek, a Mother's Day card on 11 May, which was later made public after Tiffany's murder charges. It reads:
“Happy Mother’s Day, Mom. “I hope you have an amazing day, and I will try to make you breakfast in bed. Thank you for being the best mom in the world and always taking care of me and putting me before yourself."
Jayden-Lee also drew the shape of a heart, with words inside that read: “Home is where my mom is."
He disappeared from his apartment complex in Fleurhof, and his body was discovered on the building's steps a few hours later.
That card triggered online discussions. A popular TikTokker, @larrybyday, even posted about the disturbing situation.
"Jayden-Lee's words, written for his mother, whom he believed was going to protect and care for him and have his best interests at heart.'"
See the TikTok video below:
What happened to Jayden-Lee Meek?
When Jayden-Lee did not come home from school in May 2025, his mother filed a missing person's report and organised a small search party for her son. It was claimed that although he was dropped off by school transportation in the afternoon, he never arrived at his family's Fleurhof flat.
Jayden-Lee was reportedly killed by his mother, Tiffany, who struck him with an unknown object, then reported him missing and spent the night at her house.
Forensic evidence revealed that Jayden-Lee’s blood was found on his bed and his school clothes. It suggested he may have been harmed in his home, which he shared with his mother.
His body was discovered on a stairway in the apartment building without any clothing. His body was clearly injured, and he had several bruises. His body was still warm and clean, and there was no blood visible. Experts say the attack had taken place not long before he was found. The boy was pronounced dead at the hospital after authorities rushed him there.
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More on the Jayden-Lee Meek case
- Briefly News reported that South Africans are still in disbelief following Tiffany Meek's arrest in connection with the murder of her own son. The 31-year-old appeared in the Roodepoort Magistrate’s Court on 14 July 2025, charged with the murder of the 11-year-old Jayden-Lee.
- ActionSA Member of Parliament, Dereleen James, slammed Tiffany Meek, the mother of Jayden-Lee, who was found dead outside his home in Fleurhof in May. James was emotional after Tiffany was arrested for Jayden-Lee's murder.
- Tiffany has officially been charged with his murder. The 11-year-old was found dead on 14 May 2025, a day after he was last seen. His body had multiple bruises and showed signs of severe trauma.
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