Father Jailed Life for Killing Newborn Child in Hospital
An father who killed his 14-day-old infant child on a neonatal ward has been given to life with a lowest term of two decades.
Catastrophic Wounds Suffered
The jury heard the baby endured catastrophic wounds, including a fractured skull, broken neck, broken mandible and fractured legs.
Medical professionals described the harm as "comparable to a fall from a high-rise".
Trial Hearings
The accused had refuted harming the infant but was determined guilty of homicide by the panel.
"You were accountable for his well-being and protection. There was an extreme neglect of obligation in that instance," stated the judge.
Relatives Impact
The baby's parent was acquitted of a lesser accusation of permitting the passing of a baby.
In an personal account, the grandparent portrayed the infant as "simply perfect" and shared deep grief.
- We will never experience his first movement
- They will not witness his initial steps
- The baby didn't even have a moment to offer his first smile
Inquiry and Consequences
Law enforcement characterized the case as one of the "most distressing" they had previously dealt with.
A representative for the healthcare center confirmed a pediatric protection investigation into the death would be released later.
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