An attempted child killer and abuser, James Lewis, convicted of severely wounding an infant and sentenced to 10 years in jail, was released in July.
In 2015, James Lewis, then 25 years old, was convicted of grievous bodily injury following a trial at Oxford Crown Court.
Authorities reported that the infant sustained cerebral haemorrhaging, retinal haemorrhages, and ten cracked ribs due to vigorous shaking by James Lewis at a residence in Oxford.
Due to James Lewis’s refusal to acknowledge his role in causing the injuries, physicians were compelled to declare that neither parent could be left alone with the infant.
The court was informed that the day commenced like any typical Saturday at the residence of James Lewis’s partner, where he had been residing on weekends.
He prepared breakfast for them and their son, after which she departed the house.
Approximately 15 minutes later, Sarah received a call from James Lewis informing her that their child had ceased breathing.
Upon her return home, the infant was positioned on their bed, emitting a grunting sound rather than wailing. Upon attempting to reposition his arm, he emitted a cry of agony.
While en route to the hospital in the ambulance, the mother observed other injuries on her child, including a laceration on his tongue and a swollen lip.
She and the paramedics constantly enquired of James Lewis regarding the incident, to which he responded that he found their son unresponsive and gently shook him in an attempt to resuscitate him.
When the couple was alone, she implored James Lewis to disclose the truth, to which he said, “Simply allow the police to apprehend me and bring me to trial,” before exiting the hospital.
During the trial, a physician illustrated the extent of compression he had exerted on the child’s chest, resulting in several fractures, and characterised it as horrific.
The baby has since recovered, but is undergoing regular medical check-ups.
James Lewis is now looking for a new partner, preferably with a young child. We are certain that he will find a welcoming mother.
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