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Saturday, February 06, 2010

Father who beat baby son to death in Dorset jailed

Father who beat baby son to death in Dorset jailed

A Dorset man who beat his 10-week-old baby son to death after drinking a bottle of vodka has been jailed for five years.

When Ethan Tattum died at his home in at Gordon Road, in Wimborne, on 4 July 2008 he weighed less than 6lbs (2.7kg).

His injuries were so severe medical experts said he must have been punched, slapped or hit against a hard surface.

Craig Tattum, 35, denied manslaughter but was found guilty on 15 December at Winchester Crown Court.


Why only 5 years? He could be out in 20 months on parole, or at worst he serves 3 years 4 months. It's not much for a young life is it?

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

5 years what a bloody disgrace, i hope he gets a good going over in jail and thats the least he deserves.