Man Jailed for Life After Murdering 10-Month-Old Stepson

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Undated handout photo issued by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) of Jacob Crouch, who died on Dec. 30, 2020. CPS via PA

A stepfather has been jailed for life on Friday after fatally abusing his 10-month-old stepson Jacob Crouch in 2020.

Craig Crouch, 39, was found guilty of murder and three counts of child cruelty on Wednesday after a jury heard Jacob had 39 rib fractures, 19 visible bruises, and internal injuries likened to those seen in car crash victims.