Dad Jailed for Murder of Baby Daughter After Shocking Injuries
Five-month-old Summer Peace tragically died in September 2017 from brutal non-accidental injuries. She was in the sole care of her father when she suddenly became unresponsive. Paramedics rushed to their home on September 8, but Summer died in hospital the very next day.
Father Found Guilty After Five-Week Murder Trial
43-year-old Peace stood trial at Birmingham Crown Court. He claimed Summer had been unsettled and refused her bottle, so he laid her on the floor. Moments later, he said, he found her limp and struggling to breathe.
Shocking Injuries Reveal True Cause of Baby’s Death
Police launched a thorough investigation, consulting top medical experts across multiple specialties. Their findings were horrifying:
- Fractured ribs
- Retinal bleeding
- Severe brain injury consistent with being shaken and thrown against a hard surface like a sofa
The catastrophic brain injury led to Summer’s respiratory collapse and death that afternoon.
Justice Served: Life Sentence for Father
Peace was found guilty of murder and sentenced to serve a minimum of 14 years before parole eligibility. A grim reminder of the heartbreaking consequences of child abuse.
