Overview

• A jury of eight men and four women was sworn in on June 30 for the four-week trial at Bristol Crown Court.
• Prosecutor Charles Row KC told jurors that Brendon’s skull was shattered and he suffered fractures to his neck, jaw, legs, ankles and wrists.
• Home Office pathologist Dr Russell Delaney concluded that blunt force impact to the head was the cause of death.
• Court heard that Daniel Gunter and Sophie Staddon left the special care baby unit for a cigarette break as nurses performed CPR on Brendon.
• Evidence was presented of a January social services visit warning the couple that authorities planned to remove the baby over concerns about their emotional care.