FULL COVERAGE: Baby killer told he will serve a minimum 13-year jail term
A man who murdered his then girlfriend’s 11-month old baby in Keady has been told he must spend at least 13 years behind bars before he is eligible for parole.
In a highly emotive and evidently difficult hearing, the prosecution described little Hunter, who suffered horrific internal and external injuries, as "a much loved, happy and affectionate" little boy. Read the full story here
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Video reaction from outside court
Coleen McGleenon, Hunter's Aunt penned this emotional poem
The Silence After the Screams
It’s hard to describe the feeling inside
When I realised the child was dead.
Wrapped in my embrace, his little blue face
Was cold against my chest.
I squeezed him tight as if somehow, I might
Bring him back with the warmth of me.
Tears stung my eyes, my mouth opened wide
To let out an unmerciful scream.
I’d never heard a sound like that
And I never want to again.
It took all the breath from inside of me,
I’ll never be the same again.
Grief, it stole our voices,
We had no words left to say.
Silent agony, despair, disbelief,
Now in our world to stay.
Just One More Day
I never knew it would hurt so much
To lose you as I did.
I thought I’d made my peace with death,
Whom was I trying to kid?!
Gone is a word that’s easy to say
But difficult to accept.
I analysed every inch of your face,
In the hope, I’d never forget.
One last time is underrated
You believe, somehow, you’ll get more.
I’d give anything to hear you laugh,
Or complain of being sore.
God, I miss your beautiful presence,
Your kindness and gentle way.
I wish you were here another while,
Even just one more day.
Our Angel. Watching Over
My broken heart could burst with love
When I remember your wee face.
Those eyes that shine,
A smile so divine,
I’d transcend time and space.
Those cheeky looks and giggles of joy
Will light up my heart forever.
You brought oceans of happiness,
A love that was pure,
You truly were our treasure.
Eleven months wasn’t near long enough,
I wish we could have had more.
Each day was precious,
Each moment a gift,
Our Angel, watching over.