A heartbreaking trial is unfolding as a stepfather stands accused of murdering his five-month-old stepson, Jensen-Lee Dougal, in a horrific incident that took place in Clydach in March 2024. Thomas Morgan, 29, is charged with shaking the infant violently “in temper,” leading to catastrophic brain injuries that the baby couldn’t survive.
As the trial enters its third day at Swansea Crown Court, Morgan strongly denies the allegations, contending that he found Jensen-Lee unresponsive and was merely trying to revive him. The young boy tragically passed away in his mother’s arms at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff.
The court has heard emotional testimonies, including heart-wrenching details from the child’s mother, Jordan Dougal. She recounted the painful decision to turn off Jensen-Lee’s life support after being told he would have no quality of life, and described wanting to remember her child as the happy baby he was.
Morgan faces additional charges of grievous bodily harm with intent, relating to older injuries found on Jensen-Lee. He maintains his innocence, insisting that various family members had cared for the child in the weeks leading up to the tragedy.
The case has gripped Swansea, with residents closely following the proceedings for updates and hoping for justice. Stay tuned for live updates on this emotionally charged trial.