In 2019, the Offender Database reported that Mark Lackenby, a Child Abuser and Baby Killer, a father, condemned to 10 years in 2013 for shaking and killing his five-week-old infant in a fit of rage, was released early.
In 2013, Mark Lackenby, then 32 years old, stood in court after placing a wager on Arsenal’s victory against Barcelona in their 2011 Champions League match.
However, he grew exceedingly enraged when Barcelona gained the advantage, resulting in him violently attacking his daughter Ruby, which caused her severe injuries.
Mark Lackenby forcefully shook his infant daughter Ruby while watching the televised sport, resulting in brain damage and cerebral haemorrhaging.
Subsequent post-mortem examinations revealed five minor contusions on the posterior aspect of the skull and one contusion on the superior surface, which were only detectable internally.
Pathologists determined that the cerebral haemorrhage occurred 24 hours before death.
She succumbed the following day when her life support was deactivated.
He was acquitted of murdering his daughter at their residence in Goldthorpe, South Yorkshire, but was convicted of manslaughter and severe bodily harm.
The court was informed that Mark Lackenby had fractured his child’s ribs approximately one week before administering the fatal injuries.
The court was informed that neither paramedics nor physicians were able to resuscitate the newborn upon her arrival at the hospital.
She sustained cerebral injury and haemorrhaging around the brain, and medical professionals also discovered three fractured ribs incurred approximately one week prior.
The judge stated that there was proof of his prior injury to infant Ruby on multiple occasions.
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