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Carl Alesbrook found guilty of shaking four-month-old Elijah Shemwell to death, causing severe brain injuries.
- Alesbrook, 19, was convicted of murder and grievous bodily harm at Derby Crown Court.
- Medical evidence showed Elijah suffered brain damage and multiple fractures from being shaken.
- The baby was shaken on at least three occasions, leading to his death in January 2022.
- India Shemwell, the child's mother, admitted to child neglect but was not charged with causing injuries.
- Alesbrook faces a mandatory life sentence, with the minimum term to be determined.
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