Summary
A toddler named Ethan Ives-Griffiths was murdered by his grandparents, Michael and Kerry Ives, in Wales after being abused and neglected. His mother, Shannon Ives, was also convicted for her role in his death. The case deeply affected the detectives and investigators involved due to the brutality and suffering Ethan endured.
Key Facts
- Ethan Ives-Griffiths was two years old when he was killed by his grandparents in August 2021.
- Ethan had moved in with his grandparents along with his siblings and mother after his parents separated.
- The grandparents, Michael and Kerry Ives, received life sentences for murder, with minimum terms of 23 and 17 years, respectively.
- Ethan's mother, Shannon Ives, was sentenced to 12 years for causing or allowing his death and child cruelty.
- Ethan suffered from extreme physical abuse, with over 40 injuries, and was severely malnourished.
- Social services had limited access to Ethan, despite him being on the child protection register.
- Ethan's death happened under difficult monitoring conditions during the Covid pandemic.
- The case had such a strong impact on those involved that the judge excused the jurors from future jury duty.
