Dad Given Life Imprisonment for Killing Baby Son in Healthcare Center
An dad who fatally assaulted his fortnight-old newborn on a special care department has been given to life with a base term of twenty years.
Catastrophic Harm Suffered
The tribunal was told the infant suffered catastrophic harm, comprising a fractured head, broken spinal column, broken jaw and fractured legs.
Clinical specialists described the wounds as "comparable to a plunge from a tall structure".
Court Process
The defendant had denied hurting the infant but was found culpable of murder by the jury.
"You have been responsible for the child's well-being and security. There was an profound neglect of duty in that situation," declared the judge.
Relatives Impact
The newborn's parent was exonerated of a reduced allegation of allowing the passing of a infant.
In an personal statement, the grandfather portrayed the baby as "absolutely perfect" and shared deep grief.
- The family will never witness his initial attempt
- They will not witness his first strides
- The baby didn't even have a moment to show his very first smile
Inquiry and Fallout
Law enforcement characterized the investigation as among the "most harrowing" they had before dealt with.
A spokesperson for the hospital announced a infant safeguarding review into the demise would be issued subsequently.
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