One dad who fatally assaulted his 14-day-old baby son on a special care ward has been jailed to life imprisonment with a base term of 20 years.
Severe Harm Inflicted
The court heard the newborn sustained devastating harm, including a cracked skull, shattered neck, fractured mandible and broken legs.
Healthcare specialists portrayed the harm as "comparable to a plunge from a tall structure".
Trial Proceedings
The accused had denied harming the baby but was determined guilty of homicide by the tribunal.
"You were responsible for his safety and security. There was an extreme failure of obligation in that situation," declared the magistrate.
Relatives Consequence
The baby's mother was acquitted of a lesser charge of causing the demise of a child.
In an emotional testimony, the family member portrayed the infant as "simply beautiful" and conveyed profound sorrow.
- We will never witness his very first attempt
- They will not witness his first steps
- The baby never even have a opportunity to offer his first smile
Probe and Aftermath
Law enforcement described the investigation as one among the "extremely traumatic" they had previously dealt with.
A representative for the medical facility announced a infant protection examination into the demise would be released in the future.
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