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flag A man in Australia was sentenced to 13 years in prison for fatally beating his 115-day-old stepson with blunt force trauma in January 2024.

flag Benjamin Joseph Swann, 31, was sentenced to 13 years in prison for fatally assaulting 115-day-old Elijah in Werribee, Australia, in January 2024, after causing non-survivable brain injury with blunt force trauma. flag The attack occurred around 4 a.m. while Swann attempted to soothe the crying infant. flag The baby’s mother, Elyce, found Elijah gasping and turning blue, prompting her to call an ambulance despite Swann’s refusal. flag Elijah died the next day after being taken off life support. flag Swann initially denied involvement, blaming the mother’s post-natal depression, but later pleaded guilty to child homicide. flag Victorian Supreme Court Justice James Gorton described Swann’s actions as callous and remorseless, noting the infant’s vulnerability. flag While acknowledging Swann had begun anger management efforts with moderate rehabilitation potential, the judge emphasized the crime’s severity. flag Swann will be eligible for parole after serving nine years and six months.

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