After being informed he wasn’t the biological father to his 12-week-old boy, a baby killer sobbed in camera. He was later arrested and charged with murder.
Kane Mitchell, 31 years old, of St Neots (Cambridgeshire), was sentenced to 18 years imprisonment for killing baby Teddie. Teddie died after 10 days of life support.
At the Cambridge Crown Court, Teddie suffered four weeks of injuries. He was ‘given a lot’, he was’shaken vigorously, and his head was pressed against a hard surface.
Teddie, his baby brother, died from 17 broken ribs and fractures of his skull and collarbone. He also suffered a brainbleed and spinal damage.
Mitchell was in a relationship for eight months with Teddie Smith’s mother Lucci, 30. He told police that he thought he was the father of Teddie.
24 Hours of Police Custody on Channel 4 has footage that shows the moment he discovered he wasn’t the biological father. It airs tonight at 9:00pm.
Kane Mitchell (31), of St Neots in Cambridgeshire sobbed after being informed he was not the biological father to his 12-week-old daughter whom he had been arrested for murder.
After a four week trial, Teddie was found to have suffered head injuries from being ‘gripped’ and’shaken vigorously’ at Cambridge Crown Court.
Police footage of the couple was shown by officers during the documentary. This happened after Lucci had been reported to have been strangled by Kane.
Lucci, however, could be heard laughing when the officers reached his home. Lucci could be heard yelling: ‘I’m tired of you coming around here now.
Meanwhile Kane said: ‘My kids just f***** died, I’ve got a bail hearing tomorrow and I’ve got you two f****** at my door. I’m sick of this s***.’
Meanwhile a teary Lucci separately told another officer that nothing had happened, adding: ‘It’s taking the p*** now!’
Mitchell was in a relationship for eight months with Teddie Smith’s mother Lucci Smith (30). The pair lived together.
He claimed he saw’marks around the neck of her’. When she inquired if it might have been why they had been summoned to her flat, she replied: “It’s likely my tan.” He didn’t touch me. It has been clear that there was no disagreement.
Meanwhile, the officers visited the neighbors and many said that they were’scared’ by Kane having heard about arguin in the flat.
The police returned to Kane’s flat and arrested him for common assault and domestic violence. However, Lucci stood by her partner.
She replied, “You’re not arresting him.” She said, “I’m not speaking here tonight without bail.” He hasn’t done any of these things. He’s not going anywhere.
Kane shouted at police officers, “You can’t prove it!” I ain’t done f*** all. She has nothing to do with me, and I have marks against her. This is f****** ridiculous.’
DI Lucy Thompson from the Major Crime Unit told the camera that they had good evidence Lucci was the victim of Kane’s abuse.
DI Lucy Thompson, of the Major Crime Unit, told the camera: ‘Lucci, we have good strong evidence to show she is a victim of abuse from Kane.
“But she’s not taking advantage of any opportunity to admit that she was a victim. This would be unusual of us to tell you that you have been abused and are a victim.
“We can suggest it, but someone who is denial will not see or accept it.”
Kane was called in to police for an interview. Police wanted to question him about his relationship with Lucci. Kane insisted that it was very verbal. Kane doesn’t enjoy having an argument or a row and then sitting down.
“I have 10 minutes to think and get out of the way to diffuse this situation. It doesn’t escalate into her lunging at me or me trying to push back.
Kane was called in to a police interview. The officers wanted to know about his relationship with Lucci. Kane insisted that it was’very verbal.
“I defuse it right away, so I’m not involved in the process.”
But the officer said, “It’s slightly worse than how you are portrayed.” Others are expressing violence.
“This environment is not suitable for growing up, particularly if you flip.”
Another stated that the relationship was volatile and violent. Teddie suffered a severe head injury due to an event that either Lucie and you have caused to flip.
They said that they were looking into his cell phone and questioning the aggressive messages that had been sent by him.
Lucci, however, confessed to Kane’s violent behavior towards her after being interrogated by police.
They recited one message exchange in which Kane had questioned why Lucci should be visiting the park with one of their children’s friend’s parents.
One of the texts read: ‘Answer me , you don’t understand you s*****. My mother’s ashes have been buried in my heart. I swear that you will not tell Ross his second name until I am home.
“Unless you promise me otherwise, I will have to go into your bedroom to get you dressed and make you comfortable. You must listen, it’s going to be necessary.
Kane, however, insisted that it was “just a menace” and said, “I’ve never touched her.”
The officer stated that she would like to talk about Teddie’s biological father during their interview.
One of the most heartbreaking moments in the documentary was when Lucci’s children reminisced about how he abuses them.
She stated that she had done DNA profiling and it was clear that Teddie is not her father.
After the revelation, you could see him putting his hands on his face and crying. Then he said: “I feel sick.”
Police later stated that they were unable to interview him properly because he seemed to be on the edge of “exploding.”
However, DI Thompson stated that she wanted to allow Lucci the opportunity to admit she had been a victim to domestic violence.
Lucci, however, insisted that she didn’t have an explanation for Teddie’s death when the pair sat down to interview.
She also defended Kane’s text messages, saying that “Every couple disputes.”
After stating that there were ‘a few slaps from her boyfriend throughout the years, she said: “I don’t see why this matters.” He may not do the same thing to Teddie, but he might do it.
During one interview, Lucci promised she would have told police if there had been any violence toward Teddie because, ‘he’s my son at the end of the day and he means more to me than anybody’
The officer then went on: ‘I’m going to ask you a question and look you straight in the eye. Kane assaulted your on several occasions.
Lucci finally admitted to his violence and said: “With me, maybe. But he wouldn’t do that with a child.”
“It does not mean that he would do any thing to my children. I know that he would not do it because he truly loved the baby.
“I don’t understand why it matters.”
When Kane was not Teddie’s biological dad, Teddie burst into tears.
Police conducted an interview with Kane, the oldest of Lucci’s children.
Although the child could not be identified, they voice was heard saying “Ugly Kane.” Because he hit me with his fists, he punched me in my arm.
“He grabbed my leg, dragged my head to the ground and basically held onto my leg. He held my foot, clenching the muscles really hard.
“And Kane punched Mummy’s Mirror and was bleeding from the hand. Mummy ran in our room to stop him and closed the door.
“He tried to punch us all. [It made me feel sad]Because the glass had fallen to the ground and Mummy accidentally stepped on it.
DI Thompson said that Kane tried to commit suicide by crossing into traffic while on the motorway. He added: “God knows how, but he survived.” The injuries he sustained include a broken pelvis, broken elbow, fractured spine, and head trauma.
“The important thing is that he tried to commit suicide. It was not half-hearted.
She later said she was stunned to learn Kane was set to be charged with murder, revealing: ‘Given what he’s done, they have changed their mind and he will be charged on threshold and they will charge him with murder.’
Kane was then taken to hospital by police to be informed of the changes in charges. He was placed on a ward.
As he was being taken from the hospital, you could hear him saying “this is absurd”.
Kane Mitchell, 32, was jailed for a minimum of 18 years for murdering baby Teddie. Pictured: Mitchell reacts after being taken into custody in hospital
Mitchell, who was pretending to care for Teddie in the hospital during the first section of the documentary, was taken into custody He said: ‘I don’t f***** think so. O my God! I’d never harm a baby. My son is my only priority.
DI Thompson stated that he first saw him as a grieving father. His personality has evolved and shown the ability to adapt his character depending on what circumstances he’s in.
Teddie has never felt any empathy, or regret from Kane. It’s really difficult to believe that Kane is the only one who cares about Teddie’s past.
During the first-part of the documentary series, which aired yesterday, the heartless killer started spouting crocodile tears as he was arrested.
Meanwhile footage also showed Smith being asked by detectives how her son suffered such horrific injuries and she simply replies ‘no idea’.
Smith, when asked how her son was able to sustain such terrible injuries during an interview with detectives, simply replied “no idea”
She then went on to say she would tell police if there had been any violence toward Teddie because, ‘he’s my son at the end of the day and he means more to me than anybody’.
Birmingham’s backlash to Arthur Labinjo/Hughes murder has seen social workers’spatted’ out on the streets by Birmingham police officers
Social workers are being “spattled” in public amid outrage over Arthur LabinjoHughes’ tragic passing, which a child’s trust boss revealed.
Arthur, six years old, was tortured and beaten before his death at the hands Emma Tustin’s home in Solihull.
After Tustin’s sentence of life imprisonment with a minimum of 29 years, and Arthur Hughes’ father being imprisoned for 21 for manslaughter, there was a nationwide outpouring in grief.
Arthur, six years old, was tortured and beaten before his death at the hands Emma Tustin’s home in Solihull.
Boris Johnson suggested that ‘Arthur’s Law’ be introduced to prevent child murderers from being released.
Solihull Council’s leader also demanded an independent verification of Arthur’s involvement by the local authorities.
Jenny Turnross is now the director of Birmingham Children’s Trust’s practice. She confirmed that reports have emerged that social workers were verbally and physically abused by this case. One encounter saw a social worker being spit on in the street.
Ms Turnross oversees 800 social workers within the trust. She said that people see Arthur’s beautiful photos and wonder “how professionals and organizations can allow such a thing to happen?”
After Tustin’s sentence of life imprisonment with a minimum of 29 years, and Arthur Hughes’ father being jailed for 21 for manslaughter, the case caused a nationwide outpouring grief. Ministers pledged action.
The shocking truth was that Cambridgeshire Police as well as social services were alerted weeks ago to the concerns of worried neighbors.
Footage from just before Mitchell’s arrest showed him holding his victim in hospital while he sobbed and said: ‘Come on baby, Daddy’s here.’
On November 1, 2019, at 3:00pm, the ambulance crew was dispatched to Pattison Court in St Neots. Teddie was unresponsive and was suffering from cardiac arrest.
Smith left Teddie with Mitchell while Mitchell did her morning school run.
Detective Inspector Lucy Thompson stated that Mitchell was completely without remorse and empathy. That’s what I find most difficult about him.
“It’s all Kane and nothing about Teddie.”
Clip showed Mitchell being arrested for pretending to care about Teddie while he was in the hospital.
He said: ‘I don’t f***** think so. O my God! I’d never harm a baby. My son is my only priority.
Because of the type of injuries that were suffered, officers could prove Mitchell had murdered Teddie.
Teddie died as a result of his fractured skull and lack of oxygen to the brain.
The medical staff was concerned by Teddie’s serious injuries. Mitchell and Smith were arrested.
The jury at Cambridge Crown Court heard Teddie’s story of abuse and neglect during Teddie’s short time with Kane Mitchell. Mitchell is not Teddie’s biological father.
24 Hours In Police Custody: Cold to The Touch is a documentary by Channel 4. It examines the actions of the council in responding to fears expressed by worried neighbors about the safety and well-being of children who lived in the Mitchell/Smith home.
The Express was informed by a spokesperson for the council that a serious case review has begun and that results should be available later in the year. We can’t comment on it until it is published.
Teddie was killed by Teddie Thompson’s mother, Ms. Thompson. She said that Teddie died at the hands of someone who ought to have protected him.
The investigation that lasted over a year found Teddie had sustained multiple terrible injuries throughout his brief life. Mitchell and Smith couldn’t explain this.
“Viewers will be able to see the complexity and intricacies involved with such a tragic and emotive case.
“The show shows that no matter how difficult it is, we are determined to get those who have committed such terrible crimes to justice.
“We hope this will motivate anyone with concerns regarding a child’s well-being to get in touch immediately.
The jury was given statements by neighbours that they heard argument coming from the house on a daily basis, and the family had not been settled since Mitchell arrived.
Mitchell stated that he believes Teddie was his biological father during a police interview.
But DNA tests following his death showed that he wasn’t.
Further footage from the TV program showed that officers constantly monitored Teddie’s condition while Teddie was being treated.
Mitchell was sentenced in February to at least 18 years in prison by the Cambridge Crown Court.
Smith was found guilty for neglect when she failed to dial 999 within half an hour of her GP’s request.
His death is reminiscent of the injuries which killed 16-month-old Star Hobson who was murdered by Savannah Brockhill, 28, the girlfriend of her mother Frankie Smith.
Mrs Justice Lambert stated that Star suffered from a ‘fatal punch/kick’ and lost half her blood. She also had internal injuries.
Brockhill was sentenced for the murder of Star, and Smith for 8 years for not doing anything to stop Smith.
Mrs Justice Lambert said: Frankie Smith, Star was in your responsibility to save her from harm. You failed to do so, and she died.
“The force necessary to cause these injuries must be immense – comparable to forces involved in a road accident.”
Star smiled happily in police photos before she was tormented by her mother and murdering boyfriend.
Partner in Death: Savannah Brockhill (28) and Frankie Smith (22) were both convicted of Star Hobson’s murder.