Newcastle mother grieves after inquest finds son killed by his father

A Newcastle mother describes lasting grief after an inquest ruled her 12 week old son died at the hands of his father who also died by suicide

Newcastle mother grieves after inquest finds son killed by his father

Hudson Bibby died from blunt head trauma and the death was ruled an unlawful killing by his father, Carl Bibby, who died by suicide after the incident. The baby had been left with the father for a second stay about 14 hours after being dropped off by his mother, Rachel Surtees, and police delivered the news to Surtees at her home. In August 2024 forensic findings linked the injuries to shaken baby syndrome, and in November 2024 the coroner concluded Hudson was unlawfully killed by his father.

The case underscores how a grave tragedy can unfold without a courtroom display when the alleged perpetrator is gone. It highlights how families bear the burden of memory, and how mental health and trauma complicate healing after infant loss. The coverage invites scrutiny of child protection and domestic violence responses, urging clearer paths for support and information for bereaved relatives. It also shows the limits of justice when the key actor is dead, a reality that can leave families with questions that linger far longer than the headlines.

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The pain is real and the path to healing may be long but society can offer steadier support