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15/05/2012
Life For Murderer Of Five-Year-Old Boy
34-year-old Elvis Lee has been jailed for life for the murder of his partner’s young son.
Five-year-old Tyler Whelan died in hospital following an attack by Lee in March 2011. The child had been kicked, beaten and bitten.
Cambridge Crown Court heard the boy had suffered "blunt force trauma" to the head and abdomen.
Tyler's mother, Stephanie Whelan, 27, who is originally from Wigan, had stood trial with Lee and had denied causing or allowing her son's death.
She was found guilty by a jury on Monday.
Tyler's death followed three earlier admissions to hospital.
Doctors had contacted social services when the boy suffered a broken leg in June 2010 but it was later decided no intervention was needed.
At the time of his death Tyler’s injuries included 18 to his face and neck, 17 to his body, 10 to his arms and hands, and 13 to his legs, including a human bite mark.
A Serious Case Review published on Monday stated there were "numerous missed opportunities" to help Tyler, and "concern that no professional ever saw him in the family home".
Lee must serve a minimum of 16 years in prison before being considered for parole.
Stephanie Whelan will be sentenced at a later date.
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Five-year-old Tyler Whelan died in hospital following an attack by Lee in March 2011. The child had been kicked, beaten and bitten.
Cambridge Crown Court heard the boy had suffered "blunt force trauma" to the head and abdomen.
Tyler's mother, Stephanie Whelan, 27, who is originally from Wigan, had stood trial with Lee and had denied causing or allowing her son's death.
She was found guilty by a jury on Monday.
Tyler's death followed three earlier admissions to hospital.
Doctors had contacted social services when the boy suffered a broken leg in June 2010 but it was later decided no intervention was needed.
At the time of his death Tyler’s injuries included 18 to his face and neck, 17 to his body, 10 to his arms and hands, and 13 to his legs, including a human bite mark.
A Serious Case Review published on Monday stated there were "numerous missed opportunities" to help Tyler, and "concern that no professional ever saw him in the family home".
Lee must serve a minimum of 16 years in prison before being considered for parole.
Stephanie Whelan will be sentenced at a later date.
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