July 2nd 2024.
Elijah Shemwell was a four-month-old baby who tragically passed away in January 2022. It was revealed that he had suffered from limb and rib fractures prior to his death, allegedly at the hands of his mother's ex-partner, 19-year-old Carl Alesbrook. Alesbrook has been charged with murder and two counts of GBH, but the judge dismissed a third GBH charge due to lack of evidence.
In the days leading up to Elijah's hospitalization, Alesbrook, who was 16 at the time, sent a disturbing Snapchat message to Elijah's mother, India Shemwell. In the message, he referred to the baby using a vulgar term and complained about his behavior. However, when questioned in court, Alesbrook denied being angered or irritated by Elijah.
During the trial, Alesbrook claimed that he had fed Elijah multiple times, but that was the extent of his responsibility towards the child. The prosecution, on the other hand, argued that Alesbrook's temper could be easily triggered by the baby crying, especially since he was dealing with a toothache and had taken medication for it.
The prosecution also presented evidence that Alesbrook was not only in a romantic relationship with Ms. Shemwell but was also jealous of her relationship with Elijah's father. Alesbrook denied being in love with Ms. Shemwell or being jealous of her, but a message he had sent her after she slept with Elijah's father just hours after he had helped her at home suggested otherwise.
Alesbrook's defense barrister, Mark Heywood KC, asked him if he had resorted to shaking Elijah when he couldn't console him. Alesbrook denied this and maintained that he never harmed the baby. However, the prosecution strongly argued that Alesbrook had indeed shaken Elijah on two separate occasions, one of which resulted in the baby's death.
The trial is ongoing as the jury continues to hear evidence and testimonies. It is a heartbreaking case that has left many wondering how a young baby could suffer such a fate at the hands of someone who was supposed to protect and care for him.
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