Daniel Pelka murder 'devastating' says head teacher The head teacher at murdered four-year-old Daniel Pelka's school has said his treatment at home is "beyond comprehension." Daniel was "invisible" at times whilst he was starved and beaten for months before his death in March 2012, a serious case review has found. Gill Mulhall said: "The tragic death of Daniel has had a devastating effect on our school and he will be remembered by everybody who came into contact with him."