Thomas Morgan, 29, was sentenced at Swansea Crown Court today after a jury unanimously found him guilty earlier this month of murdering the defenceless baby at a home on Players Avenue, Clydach, on 30 March 2024.
Jensen-Lee died the following day in his mother’s arms after life support was withdrawn at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff.
Morgan was also convicted of one count of grievous bodily harm with intent.
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In a powerful victim impact statement read to the court, Jensen-Lee’s mother Jordan said her life has been “permanently changed” by overwhelming grief, trauma and emotional pain.
“Jensen-Lee was just five months old when his life was taken. He was completely innocent and entirely dependent on the adults around him to keep him safe,” Jordan said.
“I never had the chance to hear Jensen-Lee say he loved me. I will never hear him call me ‘mammy’. I will never see him take his first steps, speak his first words, start school, or grow into the person he was meant to be. Those moments were not just lost – they were taken.
“Due to what Thomas Morgan did, I have also received a life sentence, but mine is one of grief.
“Jensen-Lee will never be forgotten. I love you, Jensen-Lee.”
The court heard during the four-week trial that Morgan had been alone with Jensen-Lee whilst the baby’s mother was at work when he subjected the infant to violent shaking that left him with catastrophic brain injuries, multiple fractures and internal bleeding.
Hours before the attack, Morgan had been embroiled in a foul-mouthed, 90-minute text row with an ex-girlfriend — messages so abusive he sent them even whilst driving with the sleeping baby in the back seat.
Prosecutors said Morgan was “full of rage” when he attacked Jensen-Lee. Medical experts told the jury the injuries were among the worst they had ever seen and could not be explained by choking, rough play or resuscitation attempts. They were consistent only with violent shaking.
Jurors were shown what prosecutors called “horrific and unforgettable” CCTV of Morgan carrying a limp Jensen-Lee out of the house. Neighbours rushed to help, performing CPR whilst waiting for paramedics.
Emergency crews managed to briefly restore a pulse before the baby was rushed to hospital, but despite the efforts of medical teams, Jensen-Lee died the following day.
Morgan claimed the baby had choked on sick and that he shook him “gently” in panic. He also claimed he couldn’t call 999 because of a broken phone speaker.
But prosecutor Caroline Rees KC said Morgan had “spun a web of lies and deceit” to cover up what he had done.
Detective Chief Inspector Lianne Rees from South Wales Police said the sentencing brings justice for the terrible crime.
“With today’s sentencing, we finally have justice for the terrible crime carried out by Thomas Morgan upon a defenceless baby boy,” DCI Rees said.
“Thomas Morgan may now finally and rightfully be going to prison, but this will do little to alleviate the grief experienced by Jensen-Lee’s family, and especially his mother Jordan, who placed her trust into her then-partner Thomas Morgan to take care of Jensen-Lee, only to experience the ultimate betrayal.
“I want to pay tribute to the members of the public, first responders and everyone involved in the desperate efforts to save Jensen-Lee’s life, when faced with the most unimaginable and tragic circumstances back in March 2024. I also want to acknowledge the incredible dignity and strength shown by Jensen-Lee’s family throughout this painful journey.
“Lastly, I would like to thank the investigation team, Crown Prosecution Service and Prosecution Counsel for their continued hard work throughout what has been a very difficult investigation and trial.”
Morgan, of Penyrheol Road, Gorseinon, showed no emotion in the dock when the verdicts were delivered on 10 February. Cries rang out from the public gallery as the jury foreman announced the unanimous guilty verdicts.
Judge Mrs Justice Stacey thanked the jury for their service in what she called “the saddest of all cases”, and praised the neighbours and medical staff who fought to save the baby.
Morgan was cleared of two further GBH charges relating to older rib fractures.
