Mum confronts ex who violently shook three-week-old boy
Share this @internewscast.com

Warning: This story contains details and content that some readers may find distressing.

The mother of a three-week-old baby boy who died after he was violently shaken by his own father has told her ex she will never forgive him.

Rebecca Denton confronted Ashley McGregor in South Australia‘s District Court today over the death of their tiny newborn Alvin four years ago at Christie Downs in Adelaide’s southern suburbs.

“I will be forever left wondering what my baby boy would be like, what his voice would have sounded like,” Denton said.

Ashley McGregor is currently in jail for other separate offending.
Ashley McGregor is currently in jail for other separate offending. (Supplied)

“I will never get to hear Alvin say he loves me, I won’t even know what his hugs would feel like. 

“All I have left of him are his pictures and his ashes.” 

McGregor was found guilty by a judge of manslaughter and neglect. 

Baby Alvin four years ago at Christie Downs in Adelaide's southern suburbs.
Baby Alvin four years ago at Christie Downs in Adelaide’s southern suburbs. (Supplied)

He has always claimed he tripped inside their home, but Alvin’s horrific injuries were more consistent with being violently shaken.

For 42 hours as Alvin deteriorated in 2021, McGregor did nothing.

The father even encouraged Denton to blow cannabis smoke in the three-week-old’s face in acts Judge Paul Muscat called “reprehensible”.

“Pretending the baby would get better just doesn’t cut it,” Muscat said.

Denton has also previously been convicted of neglect for her failure to get medical help for Alvin.

She is serving a sentence on home detention.

McGregor, who still doesn’t admit shaking baby Alvin or being neglectful of the 21-day-old, has lodged appeals against the guilty verdicts.

The 35-year-old is currently in jail for other separate offending.

He will be sentenced in a fortnight.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

Live Coverage: Day Six of the Christopher Wolfenbarger Murder Trial

The murder trial resumes Thursday morning in the case against Christopher Wolfenbarger,…

Erik Menendez Denied Bail Several Decades After Parents’ Murder

Erik Menendez has been denied parole after serving decades in prison for…

Judge Removes Alina Habba Due to Conflict with US Attorney

Alina Habba, a lawyer for former President Donald Trump, is seen discussing…

Man Sentenced to Prison for Murder at Gender Reveal Party

Inset: Nyjell Outler (U.S. Marshals). Background: Cops in Washington, D.C., investigate a…

Uncertainty Surrounds the Death of Hulk Hogan

Florida law enforcement continues their investigation into the death of wrestling icon…

Husband Charged With Murder After Wife Found Dead in California’s National Forest; He Fled to Peru

A missing California woman was found dead in a national forest, and…

Two Individuals Detained for Alleged Involvement in Child Sexual Abuse

Staff report Updated with information about McCray’s arrest. GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Linda…

Police: Man attempted to meet 14-year-old social media influencer for sexual reasons

Left: Jarred Easter. Right: Easter after his arrest in Walton County, Florida,…

Father Accused of Tragic Incident Involving Daughter and Pride Flag: Police Report

Background: The 1600 block of Blaine Street in Caldwell, Idaho (Google Maps).…

Teenager Who Went Missing Two Years Ago Now Faces Murder Charges: Police

Share copy link Left: Gracie Landa (Durham County Jail). Right: Christopher Piedrasanta-Perez…

Mother Discovered in Vacant Home with Deceased 10-Month-Old: ‘I Had No Choice but to Do Harm’

A mother from Milwaukee is now facing felony charges after police found…

January 6 Participant Involved in Fatal Crash Sentenced to Prison

Left: Lauren A. Wegner (Legacy obituary). Center: Shane Jason Woods engaged in…