Father Sentenced for Newborn’s Death Dies in Prison

A man in Leeds, England, who was sentenced to life in prison for the death of his newborn daughter, has been found dead in his prison cell.

Liam Deane had admitted to causing fatal injuries to his two-day-old daughter, Luna, after losing control when she would not stop crying. He was subsequently sentenced to life in prison. During his trial, prosecutors highlighted that his actions had no explanation and were “wholly out of character.”

Luna’s mother shared her grief in court, stating, “Seeing Luna on life support in the hospital will last with me forever. I can’t describe how that felt.”