Father, Michael Davis, Sentenced to Life in Prison Who Broke His Four-Week-Old Son Neck and Left Him for Dead
In the quiet city of Leicester, a deeply unsettling case unfolded, one that would shake the local community to its core and bring to light the dark realities of child abuse. At the center of this tragic story were Michael Davis, a 29-year-old father, and Kayleigh Driver, a 31-year-old mother, whose actions led to the death of their four-week-old son, Ollie Davis, in 2017.
Background of the Case
Ollie Davis was found unresponsive at the family home in Beaumont Leys, Leicester. The subsequent investigation revealed a harrowing tale of abuse and neglect. The infant had suffered a broken neck, among dozens of other injuries, resulting in 40 bone fractures including 23 broken ribs, fractures to his skull, collarbone, both arms, and the joints of all his limbs.
The intricacies of this case would unravel over the years, highlighting not just the physical abuse Ollie endured but also the systemic failures in protecting the most vulnerable.
