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Mother jailed for killing toddler

Rebecca Shuttleworth has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 18 years after being convicted of beating to death her two-year-old son. Keanu Williams had suffered 37 separate injuries, including extensive bruising to his head, when he died.

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Toddler found with 37 injuries to his head, back and legs

A police image illustrating some of the injuries identified on Keanu Williams. Credit: West Midlands Police/PA Wire

Two-year-old Keanu Williams was found dead in his home in January 2011. His mother Rebecca Shuttleworth has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 18 years after being convicted of beating him to death.

A police image illustrating some of the 37 injuries identified on the body of Keanu Williams. Credit: West Midlands Police/PA Wire

The jury were told that when he died Keanu had 37 separate injuries including extensive bruising to his head, stomach, back and legs, as well as previous burns to his foot.

A police image illustrating some injuries identified on Keanu Williams' foot in December 2010. Credit: West Midlands Police/PA Wire

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