Heartbreaking news from Mold Crown Court today as the grandparents of little Ethan Ives-Griffiths are sentenced following his tragic death in August 2021. Michael and Kerry Ives have been found guilty of murdering their two-year-old grandson at their home in Flintshire.
Ethan’s mother, Shannon Ives, is also being sentenced, convicted of causing or allowing his death and for cruelty towards the child. During the trial, the court heard harrowing details about Ethan’s final days, during which he suffered a catastrophic brain injury, was severely dehydrated and malnourished, and bore over 40 visible injuries.
The jury delivered unanimous verdicts after a six-week trial, sealing justice for the horrific treatment that left Ethan enduring “distress, pain, and misery”. Experts confirmed that his fatal injuries were inflicted deliberately with considerable force. The case has been a chilling reminder of the need to protect the most vulnerable among us.
As these shocking revelations unfold in court, we remember young Ethan, whose life was cut short, and hope for justice to be served fully. Let’s keep this little angel in our thoughts. 🙏
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