Parent Sentenced Life Term for Killing Infant Son in Medical Facility
One parent who killed his 14-day-old newborn on a newborn department has been sentenced to a life term with a minimum term of twenty years.
Severe Injuries Inflicted
The jury was told the infant endured devastating harm, including a broken skull, shattered spinal column, shattered mandible and broken legs.
Medical professionals characterized the harm as "similar to a fall from a tall structure".
Court Proceedings
The father had disputed hurting the child but was found guilty of murder by the jury.
"The defendant have been accountable for his care and protection. There was an profound neglect of responsibility in that situation," remarked the magistrate.
Relatives Consequence
The newborn's parent was exonerated of a minor accusation of causing the demise of a infant.
In an impact account, the grandparent portrayed the child as "just beautiful" and shared deep sorrow.
- The family will not see his very first crawl
- They will not witness his initial walking
- The baby didn't even have a moment to give his very first expression
Probe and Fallout
Investigators described the situation as one among the "extremely distressing" they had ever faced.
A representative for the healthcare center announced a child safeguarding examination into the demise would be published in the future.
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