Overview
- Sean Jefferson, 35, was found guilty of murdering his daughter, Darcy‑Leigh, and of two counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
- Amy Clark, 34, was convicted of causing or allowing the death of a child and two counts of causing or allowing serious harm after prosecutors dropped murder and manslaughter charges.
- Medical experts told the court Darcy suffered 47 rib fractures and fractures to both legs across multiple incidents, with a fatal brain injury caused by violent shaking or impact.
- Prosecutors said the fatal assault occurred between 7:00 and 7:18 a.m. on March 27, 2022 at the Burntwood home; paramedics were called that morning and Darcy died in hospital on March 29.
- Police later released body‑worn video showing Jefferson complaining about tight handcuffs during an arrest, and the court heard Darcy was on a child protection plan with a health visitor noting facial bruising days before her death.