Father Given Life Term for Fatally Injuring Newborn Child in Hospital
One father who murdered his fortnight-old baby son on a newborn unit has been jailed to life imprisonment with a base term of two decades.
Devastating Injuries Suffered
The court heard the baby endured catastrophic wounds, comprising a broken skull, shattered neck, fractured jaw and broken limbs.
Medical experts portrayed the harm as "comparable to a fall from a tall structure".
Court Proceedings
The defendant had disputed hurting the infant but was judged guilty of homicide by the jury.
"You have been accountable for his care and safety. There was an extreme failure of responsibility in that instance," declared the magistrate.
Family Consequence
The newborn's mother was cleared of a minor accusation of causing the passing of a baby.
In an personal testimony, the grandparent described the baby as "just flawless" and conveyed deep sorrow.
- The family will never see his first crawl
- We will not witness his first steps
- He never even have a moment to offer his initial grin
Investigation and Consequences
Police described the investigation as among the "most distressing" they had ever encountered.
A representative for the hospital stated a infant safeguarding review into the incident would be published in the future.
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