Newborn child had 47 fractures when she died – all have been inflicted by her personal dad
Sean Jefferson was found guilty of murdering his five-week-old daughter Darcy-Leigh Jefferson, the baby’s mum Amy Leigh Clark was also convicted of allowing the death of a child
Sean Jefferson murdered his five-week-old daughter, Darcy-Leigh Jefferson(Image: Staffordshire Police )
This is the first picture of a ‘cannabis-smoking’ father who murdered his five-week-old daughter. Wicked Sean Jefferson was convicted of murdering baby Darcy-Leigh Jefferson today after an eight-week trial at Stafford Crown Court.
The 35-year-old brute from Walsall had repeatedly inflicted physical violence on his daughter throughout her brief life. She died from a ‘catastrophic’ brain injury, which medical experts said was caused by either ‘violently’ shaking her or striking her head against a surface.
Darcy – who weighed just 4lbs when she was born prematurely at Good Hope Hospital in Sutton Coldfield on February 20, 2022 – had 47 rib fractures when she died, reports Birmingham Live.
The jury heard how this was likely caused by her chest being forcefully ‘squeezed’. Her mother, Amy Leigh Clark, 34, of Enots Close, Lichfield, was convicted of causing/allowing the death of a child.
The court heard how paramedics had raced to Darcy’s home in Burntwood on Mother’s Day in 2022 after the tot collapsed. Jefferson and Clark were both arrested the following day.
Tragically, Darcy died in hospital two days later on March 29. Her parents were charged over her death in May 2025, following an extensive police investigation.
Police said Darcy’s brain injury was “not an isolated” attack and that she had been subjected to repeated assaults. Jefferson was also convicted of causing/allowing the death of a child and two counts of Section 18 – grievous bodily harm with intent.
Detective Chief Inspector Ian Fitzgerald of Staffordshire Police stated: “Today’s verdict concludes a profoundly distressing case involving the murder of five-week-old Darcy.
“Her short life and tragic death must not be forgotten. Darcy was violently abused and murdered by her father. Her mother allowed her death.
“These were the people who should have loved and cared for her. It was despicable behaviour against a defenceless child.
“It has been an exceptionally difficult investigation and the thoughts of the entire investigation team remain with her elder sibling, who has faced an unimaginable loss and a lengthy judicial process.
“I wish to acknowledge the professionalism and dedication of the officers and staff who have worked so tirelessly on this case, but also the CPS prosecutor and barristers, Harpreet Sandhu Kings Counsel and Joshua Purser.”
Jefferson and Clark will face sentencing at Stafford Crown Court on a date yet to be fixed.
