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Gary Alcock was playing video games in his girlfriend's flat in Oldham, England in January when the woman's 15-month-old daughter interrupted him with her crying. His reaction was swift, brutal, and ultimately deadly.
That evening Alcock struck young Violet Mullen in the stomach hard enough to rupture her internal organs, placed her back in her cot, and waited for her mother, 22-year-old Claire Flanagan to return home. He later called an ambulance, telling them the child had blue lips and looked "spaced out".
Paramedics were called to the scene, but their efforts could not save Violet. The child died from internal bleeding at the Royal Oldham Hospital.
At her trial, Claire Flanagan told the court she'd seen no signs of abuse of her child by Alcock.
The court heard evidence that the child had suffered at least three separate assaults before she died. A post-mortem investigation discovered more than 35 different injuries on Violet's face and body, including rib fractures, bruises, and brain damage.
Alcock, 28, had moved in with Flanagan a mere 48 hours after they started dating. A former girlfriend described him as "possessive and controlling", with a tendency towards violence during arguments. His rage was reportedly enhanced by his use of steroids to help him bulk up while exercising.
Claire Flanagan was recently found not guilty of murder, but guilty of causing or allowing the death. She'll be jailed for five years.
Judge Clement Goldstone spared no words while sentencing Alcock.
Alcock received life in prison for the heinous act, and must serve at least 21 years before being considered for parole.
It's a tragic tale about a violent man and a woman so desperate for companionship she'd put her child in harm's way. It's happened before, and it will, unfortunately, likely happen again.
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That evening Alcock struck young Violet Mullen in the stomach hard enough to rupture her internal organs, placed her back in her cot, and waited for her mother, 22-year-old Claire Flanagan to return home. He later called an ambulance, telling them the child had blue lips and looked "spaced out".
Paramedics were called to the scene, but their efforts could not save Violet. The child died from internal bleeding at the Royal Oldham Hospital.
At her trial, Claire Flanagan told the court she'd seen no signs of abuse of her child by Alcock.
The court heard evidence that the child had suffered at least three separate assaults before she died. A post-mortem investigation discovered more than 35 different injuries on Violet's face and body, including rib fractures, bruises, and brain damage.
Alcock, 28, had moved in with Flanagan a mere 48 hours after they started dating. A former girlfriend described him as "possessive and controlling", with a tendency towards violence during arguments. His rage was reportedly enhanced by his use of steroids to help him bulk up while exercising.
Claire Flanagan was recently found not guilty of murder, but guilty of causing or allowing the death. She'll be jailed for five years.
Judge Clement Goldstone spared no words while sentencing Alcock.
Alcock received life in prison for the heinous act, and must serve at least 21 years before being considered for parole.
It's a tragic tale about a violent man and a woman so desperate for companionship she'd put her child in harm's way. It's happened before, and it will, unfortunately, likely happen again.
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I'm getting sick of posting these stories.
