Charges considered over Vic toddler death

Victorian prosecutors are considering whether to charge the babysitter, and mother, of toddler Daniel Thomas after the coroner directly blamed them for his death.

Homicide detectives have completed a fresh investigation into the case after it was the subject of a coronial inquest earlier this year.

The coroner found the two-year-old died at the hands of his babysitter, Mandy Martyn, in a Myrtleford home after he was subjected to six weeks of abuse in late 2003.

Daniel's mother, Donna Thomas, also played a role by failing to protect her son, the coroner found.

Police confirmed detectives have handed updated files to the Office of Public Prosecutions, the final step before charges may be laid.

"Homicide Squad detectives have submitted a brief of evidence to the OPP for opinion in relation to their investigation into the death of Daniel Thomas," Victoria Police said in a statement.

"Detectives will await the advice from the OPP and as such we are not in a position to comment any further."

Daniel was reported missing and his body not found until 2008.

The women have denied involvement.

DANIEL THOMAS' SHORT LIFE AND BRUTAL DEATH:

* September, 2003: Daniel and his mother Donna Thomas move into Mandy Martyn's Myrtleford home. Ms Thomas withdraws Daniel from child care centre. Staff report him as healthy and normal at the time.

* October, 2003: Ms Martyn tells police Daniel is missing.

* March 18, 2008: A dog finds Daniel's remains under the Myrtleford house in which Ms Thomas used to live.

* December, 2013: Coronial inquest hears Ms Martyn tortured him.

* July, 2014: Coroner finds Ms Martyn caused Daniel's death and Ms Thomas failed to protect him.

* November, 2014: Homicide police hand the results of a fresh investigation to the Office of Public Prosecutions.