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Neighbor Testifies Baby 'Wasn't Choking' as Stepfather's Murder Trial Continues in Swansea

Prosecutors say Thomas Morgan fatally shook five-month-old Jensen-Lee following an angry exchange with an ex-partner.

Overview

  • Haley Evans told jurors she took the infant over a fence, found him limp with blue lips, detected no obstruction in his mouth, and performed CPR as vomit-like fluid emerged.
  • Mother Jordan Dougal testified she last kissed her son before work, phoned Morgan after a missed call, urged him to ring 999, and later made the decision to withdraw life support.
  • Prosecutors allege Morgan shook the baby in temper, citing catastrophic brain injury, multiple fractures, and extensive retinal bleeding; he denies murder and three counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
  • Jurors have seen CCTV of the child appearing active with grandparents on March 29–30 and were shown a stream of angry messages between Morgan and his ex earlier on the day of the alleged assault.
  • Evidence included footage of Morgan handing the unresponsive baby to a neighbor, a 999 call from another neighbor, and paramedics reporting the infant was purple, lifeless, and limp; the four-week trial continues before Mrs Justice Stacey.