Man sentenced for killing infant son and partner abuse

A 27-year-old man from Beuningen has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for the death of his ten-week-old son and the assault of his partner. The baby died in 2022 due to severe abuse, which resulted in brain injury from head trauma.

The father was alone with the child at the time, and the infant also had older fractures. Text messages and emails revealed the man’s aggressive behavior, leading the court to hold him responsible for the child’s death.

Despite his denial, the court found him guilty. According to Omroep Gelderland, the court’s chair stated, “It is horrifying to think about the pain and fear Dishaïro must have endured in his short life.” Additionally, the man must pay over 5,600 euros in compensation to the baby’s grandmother to cover funeral costs.

The baby’s mother received a fully suspended sentence. Although there was no evidence of her physically abusing her son, the court deemed her negligent for not removing him from a dangerous situation.

Given that she has another young child, the court considered the potential impact of incarceration. Omroep Gelderland reports that the parents remain in a relationship.

Source: NOS

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