Convicted Infant Killer Liam Deane Found Dead in Prison Weeks After Sentencing

Liam Deane, the man convicted of murdering his newborn daughter, Luna, was found dead in his prison cell just one month after receiving a life sentence. The case, which shocked the public, began when Deane admitted to violently attacking his 2-day-old daughter because she would not stop crying. His confession revealed that he had punched and shaken the infant in a moment of uncontrollable anger. Luna suffered catastrophic brain injuries and died three days later.

Deane was arrested shortly after Luna’s death and later pleaded guilty to her murder. In court, he expressed remorse, admitting he had “lost control.” The court handed him a life sentence, and the case was widely described as both tragic and deeply disturbing due to the victim’s age and vulnerability.

Just weeks into his sentence, Deane was discovered dead in his cell under suspicious circumstances. Fellow inmate John Westland was identified as a suspect and subsequently appeared in court in connection with the killing. While details of the alleged attack remain limited, investigators believe the assault may have been motivated by Deane’s conviction for a crime against a child—a type of offense often stigmatized within prison populations.

Deane’s death reignited debate over the responsibility of the prison system to safeguard all inmates, regardless of their crimes. The case stands as a grim reminder of the destructive cycle of violence—from the tragic loss of Luna’s life to the retribution that followed behind prison walls.