A court hears that Robert Smith died after drowning during a Christian baptism ceremony in a paddling pool at a private address in Birmingham in October 2023. According to reports, the ceremony took place in the back garden. Prosecutors and court information cited in the coverage state that Smith had Parkinson’s disease and that he was under water for about four minutes. The reports describe the incident as occurring during the ritual immersion associated with the baptism. Court proceedings focus on the circumstances surrounding the drowning and the events leading up to it, including the time Smith remained submerged. Multiple details provided in the coverage emphasize Smith’s medical condition, the location and setting of the ceremony, and the approximate duration he was underwater before he was recovered. The reporting also frames the case as one currently being considered by the courts, with evidence presented about what happened during the incident.