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Stepfather only person who could be responsible for child’s death, mother says

A mother accused of murdering her 10-month-old son has told a jury that his stepfather is the only person who could have been responsible. Gemma Barton wept as she denied killing Jacob Crouch, who was found dead in his cot at his Derbyshire home – ...

12 Jul 2023 at 17:25

Blunt force trauma ‘only plausible explanation’ for baby’s death, court told

A pathologist has told a court that blunt force trauma is “the only plausible explanation” for the injury that caused the death of a 10-month-old baby whose mother and stepfather are accused of his murder. Jacob Crouch collapsed on December 30 ...

22 Jun 2023 at 15:59

Stepfather accused of murdering baby tells court he ‘loves children’

A man accused of murdering his stepson told a court that he “loves children” as he gave evidence for the first time. Craig Crouch said he was “honoured” to be named as the father on the birth certificate of Jacob Crouch, who he is accused of ...

06 Jul 2023 at 17:03

Stepfather denies working with partner to murder her 10-month-old son

A stepfather accused of murdering a 10-month-old told jurors he “didn’t see anything” that could have caused broken ribs or a deadly internal injury in the final week of the baby’s life. Craig Crouch also denied lying to police when he said ...

11 Jul 2023 at 17:01

Baby boy suffered ‘repeated physical abuse’ by mother and stepfather, court told

A mother and stepfather charged with murdering a 10-month-old baby carried out “repeated physical abuse” on him over six months, a medical expert has told a jury. Dr Sarah Dixon said it was “not remotely” possible that the rib fractures, ...

28 Jun 2023 at 16:29

Man who murdered 10-month-old stepson could have sentence increased

A man who murdered his 10-month-old stepson could have his minimum 28-year sentence increased. Craig Crouch, 39, was found guilty of murder and three counts of child cruelty earlier this month and jailed for life after causing “acute ...

22 Aug 2023 at 18:32

Stepfather jailed for murder of 10-month-old subjected to ‘culture of cruelty’

A man has been jailed for life for the murder of his 10-month-old stepson and will serve a minimum term of 28 years. Craig Crouch caused “acute physical and mental suffering” to Jacob Crouch over six months, before assaulting him in ...

04 Aug 2023 at 17:38

Murdered baby’s family say pain will last lifetime as stepfather awaits sentence

The family of a 10-month-old baby who was murdered by his stepfather have described his killer as telling “unbelievable lies” as he awaits sentence. Craig Crouch will be sentenced on Friday afternoon at Derby Crown Court for the ...

04 Aug 2023 at 13:17

Jacob Crouch’s mother Gemma Barton ‘failed to face up’ to signs of abuse

The mother of a murdered 10-month-old boy “failed to face up” to clear signs of abuse at the hands of his stepfather, a judge said. Gemma Barton “did nothing” to protect Jacob Crouch from abuse at the hands of her stepfather, ...

04 Aug 2023 at 16:19

Stepfather guilty of murdering 10-month-old found dead in cot

A man has been found guilty of murdering his 10-month-old stepson who was found dead in his cot with dozens of injuries. Jacob Crouch was found dead at his Derbyshire home on the morning of December 30 2020 and was later ...

02 Aug 2023 at 17:51

Stepfather who murdered 10-month-old baby will not have sentence increased

A man who murdered his 10-month-old stepson will not have his sentence increased, the Attorney General’s Office has said. Craig Crouch, 39, was jailed for life with a minimum term of 28 years for the murder of Jacob ...

07 Sept 2023 at 17:40

Mother and stepfather to be sentenced over death of 10-month-old boy

A mother and stepfather are to be sentenced over the death of a 10-month-old boy who endured “significant pain and suffering” as part of “repeated physical abuse”. Craig Crouch, 39, was convicted on Wednesday of ...

04 Aug 2023 at 02:45

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