A father, Daniel Hardcastle, has been found guilty of killing his two-year-old son, Damion Russell, per Mirror. Hardcastle initially claimed that Damion died after hitting his head on a coffee table, but a pathologist discovered that the injuries were not consistent with this claim. 

It was later revealed that Hardcastle had assaulted his son, resulting in an adult human bite mark on his thigh, fractured ribs, and bruising on his body. The pathologist determined that Damion’s injuries were likely caused by forcefully shaking him and banging his head against a solid object, like a coffee table.

The pathologist also mentioned that Hardcastle could have caused Damion’s head to forcefully hit an object, which could have resulted in injuries to his neck and eyes. After Hardcastle was found guilty of murder, a heartbreaking video was released, showcasing adorable pictures of Damion and footage of him playing in an outdoor area.

Following the assault in August of last year, Damion was taken to the hospital, but his injuries were severe and ultimately fatal. He tragically passed away two days later. During the trial, the jury learned that in the weeks leading up to the attack, Hardcastle had been drinking more and had isolated himself from his support network.

During the trial at Preston Crown Court, it was revealed that Hardcastle, who was the sole caregiver of his son, had spent the entire night talking to a woman he had recently met online, just two nights before the tragic incident. Hardcastle, who resided in Blackpool, Lancashire, was ultimately found guilty of murder after a four-week trial. The jury took only two hours to deliberate before reaching their verdict, reports note. 

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