Dad with anger issues sentenced to prison for causing brain injury to infant son through violent shaking

Jordan Carrie violently shook his baby son at his then partner Keeleigh Watts’ home in Rednal, causing him brain damage. Both parents were found guilty of letting serious harm happen to their child. Carrie, who was sentenced to five years in prison, cried and hid his face in his hands during the trial. Watts, who received a two-year suspended sentence due to her lesser role in the incident, was criticized for weakly protecting her son. The judge noted that Carrie’s lack of patience and agitation may have been due to undiagnosed conditions like ADHD or Autism. Watts was urged to complete rehabilitation activity and unpaid work.

The trial revealed that Carrie, despite being warned about his heavy-handedness with the baby, lost patience after a 4am feed and pushed the baby at Watts before she went back to bed. The baby suffered bleeding in his brain and eyes, leading to a cardiac arrest. The judge stated that Carrie was proud of becoming a parent but soon found the responsibilities tiring, leading to a lack of proper care for his son. The baby was described as perfectly normal on the day he was injured. Carrie admitted to struggles with patience and agitation and failed to follow advice from the baby’s mum and grandmother. He was portrayed as strict and too harsh on the baby.

Judge Buckingham addressed the parents, highlighting the dangerous environment they created for their child. Although Watts adored her son, she was deemed weak in protecting him due to prioritizing her relationship with Carrie. Watts was criticized for minimizing the risks posed by Carrie. The judge acknowledged the difficulty of Watts only being able to send letters to her son and stated that she had willingly participated in programs to change her relationship behaviors. Watts was given a two-year suspended sentence and was required to complete rehabilitation activity and unpaid work.

The court heard that Carrie shook his baby son hard enough to cause serious harm, leading to the child’s hospitalization and deep sleep. Witnesses were concerned about how Carrie handled the baby, with some describing him as ‘heavy handed’. Medical experts concluded that the injuries were likely caused by shaking. Carrie initially denied knowledge of the baby’s condition but later lied to the police. The judge noted Carrie’s lack of prior criminal record but emphasized his failure to protect and care for his son. Carrie was sentenced to five years in prison and was told he would not see his son again.

In conclusion, the case of Jordan Carrie and Keeleigh Watts highlights the tragic consequences of violent behavior towards children. Carrie’s actions resulted in severe harm to his baby son, while Watts failed to protect him adequately. Both parents were found guilty, with Carrie receiving a five-year prison sentence and Watts facing a suspended sentence with conditions. The judge emphasized the importance of parental responsibility and warned against prioritizing relationships over the safety of children. The long-term effects on the child remain uncertain, underscoring the lasting impact of parental negligence and violence.