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Couple Jailed for Brutal Abuse of Baby
18 Dec
Summary
- A one-year-old suffered a fractured skull and brain damage.
- The child endured multiple injuries over several weeks.
- The mother turned a blind eye to the escalating abuse.
A young couple has been sentenced to significant prison terms for severely harming a one-year-old child. The toddler sustained a fractured skull and life-threatening brain damage, indicating a pattern of abuse over several weeks. Evidence suggests the child was violently impacted against a hard surface.
Craig Neill, 26, received 13 years and an additional year on extended license, with the judge calling him a dangerous offender. Amy Cave, 21, was sentenced to ten years, with the judge noting her failure to protect the child and her 'self-delusional' prioritization of her relationship over the baby's safety.
The child had suffered multiple previous injuries, including broken jaws and burns. While the toddler is now recovering well, the court heard that both Cave and Neill failed to provide a truthful account of the events that led to the severe injuries. Cave was found guilty of allowing the harm, while Neill was convicted of causing it.
