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Life sentence for man who shook girlfriend's five-month-old baby to death

Life sentence for man who shook girlfriend's five-month-old baby to death

Summary

A man named Thomas Morgan was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his girlfriend's five-month-old baby, Jensen-Lee Dougal, in Swansea, Wales. The attack occurred in March 2024, and the court found Morgan guilty of violently shaking the baby, causing fatal injuries.

Key Facts

  • Thomas Morgan was convicted of murdering a five-month-old baby, Jensen-Lee Dougal, in March 2024.
  • The baby suffered severe injuries to the brain, spine, and eyes during the attack.
  • Morgan was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum of 19 years before being eligible for parole.
  • Experts described the baby's injuries as the worst they had ever seen.
  • Morgan claimed the injuries happened while he was attempting to save the baby from choking.
  • Morgan was in a relationship with Jensen-Lee’s mother, Jordan Dougal, and began living with her in January 2024.
  • The baby's mother said she faces ongoing grief and pain due to the loss.
  • The court dismissed Morgan's defense, concluding the injuries were a result of violent shaking.

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