Father killed his baby daughter because she would not stop crying
A TWO-DAY-OLD baby girl was murdered by her father who lost his temper and subjected her to a horrific attack when she would not stop crying.
Liam Deane, 22, was given a life sentence after a court heard he punched daughter Luna at their home in Wakefield.
Leeds Crown Court heard baby Luna was only two days old when she was left in the arms of her father while her mother went to get some sleep.
Deane lost his temper during the night when Luna continued to cry. Michael Smith, prosecuting, said the injuries found on the baby included injuries to her brain, body and face.
Deane broke down when interviewed by police and admitted that he was responsible for attacking the baby.
A doctor concluded Luna had died after suffering head trauma, leaving her with “catastrophic brain injuries”.
The court heard Luna was born on July 9 this year. The attack happened after her mother, Karen Bissett, had gone upstairs at the family home in Storie Crescent, Lupset, Wakefield.
The next day she was told by Deane that Luna had fallen. An ambulance was called after Deane had spoken to his mother, saying that the baby was having difficulty breathing and had fallen and hit her head.
Luna was taken to Leeds General Infirmary where she died in intensive care on July 14.
Deane pleaded guilty to murder. He had no previous convictions. Richard Wright, QC, for Deane, said: “In my submission there is simply no explanation for the defendant’s behaviour.”
Deane was told he must serve a minimum of 10 years in prison.
Judge Peter Collier, QC, said: “You yourself were no doubt stressed and tired but you lost your temper.”