Man Who Beat His 2-Day-Old Baby to Death Faces Justice in Prison

Liam Deane, a 22-year-old from Wakefield, West Yorkshire, was sentenced to life in prison for killing his newborn daughter, Luna, in a fit of anger. Deane admitted to violently shaking Luna and striking her, causing fatal brain injuries after she wouldn’t stop crying. Tragically, Luna died in intensive care just days later.

In November 2017, Deane was found dead in his prison cell. His killer, another inmate, John Westland, was convicted of the murder. The motive behind the attack remains unclear, but the brutality of the crime highlights ongoing concerns about safety within the prison system.

This case sparked widespread outrage and sorrow. One community member stated, “The loss of an innocent child is devastating enough, but the circumstances here are incomprehensible.” It has reignited debates about the justice system’s role in both punishing and protecting individuals.

The tragic events surrounding Luna’s short life and Deane’s death leave a haunting legacy. It underscores the urgent need for better mental health support, parenting resources, and prison safeguards to prevent similar incidents.