Overview

• Michael and Kerry Ives face charges of murder, assault and neglect while their daughter Shannon stands accused of causing or allowing a child to suffer serious physical harm.
• Medical experts told the court that Ethan died from a deliberate blow and forceful shaking and that he was severely underweight with more than 40 bruises at the time of his death.
• CCTV recordings shown in court captured Michael handling the two-year-old by the arm, leaving him dangling and appearing to strike him while Shannon remained unresponsive nearby.
• Prosecutors said Ethan endured weeks of distress, pain and misery without any adult seeking medical attention before his collapse on August 14, 2021.
• Kerry Ives waited almost 20 minutes before calling 999 after Ethan collapsed and the trial is expected to last six weeks with more evidence to come.