Parent Sentenced Life for Killing Newborn Child in Healthcare Center
A parent who murdered his fortnight-old infant child on a newborn unit has been sentenced to a life term with a minimum term of 20 years.
Devastating Harm Endured
The court learned the infant suffered severe wounds, comprising a broken skull, fractured spinal column, fractured mandible and shattered legs.
Healthcare specialists portrayed the harm as "similar to a drop from a high-rise".
Legal Process
The father had refuted injuring the infant but was found culpable of homicide by the panel.
"The defendant were responsible for the child's safety and safety. There was an extreme neglect of duty in that situation," declared the magistrate.
Family Impact
The baby's mother was exonerated of a reduced allegation of allowing the death of a baby.
In an emotional account, the grandparent described the baby as "just beautiful" and expressed deep anguish.
- The family will never experience his first movement
- We will miss his very first steps
- The baby never even have a moment to offer his first smile
Probe and Aftermath
Investigators characterized the investigation as one among the "highly distressing" they had previously dealt with.
A official for the hospital confirmed a infant safety examination into the incident would be issued subsequently.
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