BREAKING: Craig Crouch, 39, has been jailed for a minimum of 28 years after killing his stepson. He was convicted on Wednesday of the 'vicious' murder of 10-month-old Jacob, as well as three counts of child cruelty.
She was jailed a total of 10 years - including seven-and-a-half for causing or allowing the death of a child and two-and-a-half years for child cruelty, to be served consecutively.
The judge told Barton:"I am sure you knew Jacob's plight was serious. You failed to take such steps that you reasonably should have been expected to have undertaken.Crouch, of Moira in Leicestershire, remained silent in the dock, while Barton, of Heanor, Derbyshire, and members of the public gallery wept during the hearing.
Dr Michael Biggs, a forensic pathologist, told the trial this could have only been caused by blunt force trauma, such as a punch, kick or stamp. In evidence, Crouch, a former forklift driver at JCB, said Jacob's injuries had"nothing to do with me", stating he"didn't see anything" and"didn't see anyone do anything to hurt" his stepson.
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