An father who killed his fortnight-old newborn on a special care unit has been sentenced to a life term with a minimum term of twenty years.
The tribunal learned the newborn sustained devastating injuries, involving a broken skull, broken spinal column, fractured mandible and shattered limbs.
Medical specialists characterized the harm as "akin to a plunge from a multi-storey building".
The defendant had refuted harming the infant but was determined culpable of killing by the tribunal.
"You have been responsible for his well-being and safety. There was an severe failure of duty in that instance," declared the magistrate.
The infant's mother was cleared of a lesser charge of permitting the passing of a infant.
In an emotional account, the grandfather portrayed the baby as "just beautiful" and expressed profound sorrow.
Investigators described the investigation as one of the "most traumatic" they had previously encountered.
A spokesperson for the medical facility stated a pediatric protection examination into the death would be issued subsequently.
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Lena Hoffmann is a seasoned journalist with a passion for uncovering stories that matter, specializing in German current affairs and digital media trends.
