19-year-old Carl Alesbrook found guilty of murdering ex-partner's 4-month-old baby, Elijah Shemwell, by shaking him to death.

19-year-old Carl Alesbrook has been found guilty of murdering his ex-partner's four-month-old baby, Elijah Shemwell, by shaking him to death. Alesbrook, who was 16 when he began a relationship with Elijah's mother, India Shemwell, in November 2021, inflicted "catastrophic" brain injuries, whiplash-type injuries, and multiple bone fractures on the child. The jury at Derby Crown Court unanimously convicted Alesbrook of both murder and causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

July 11, 2024
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