Mother guilty of murdering baby who died with 'catastrophic' injuries
Summary
A mother named Nicole Blain was found guilty of murdering her 19-day-old baby, Thea Wilson, who died from severe injuries including broken ribs and skull fractures. The court heard evidence that Thea’s injuries were caused by blunt force and shaking, and the mother’s explanation was not accepted by the jury.Key Facts
- Thea Wilson was 19 days old when she died in July 2023.
- She had broken ribs, three skull fractures, bruises, swelling, and scratches.
- Nicole Blain claimed the baby had been dropped by another child, but the jury rejected this.
- Some injuries showed blunt force trauma; others suggested shaking.
- On the day of death, a social worker visited and saw the baby sleeping in a crib.
- Blain called the grandmother saying the baby had a bump and she had called an ambulance.
- A support worker found the baby cold and unresponsive and called emergency services.
- Blain said she had been asleep and thought it was an accident, but the jury found her guilty.
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