💔 A smiling five-month-old baby was supposed to spend the day safely at home. Instead, it became the last day of his life.

On March 30, 2024, Jensen-Lee Dougal’s mother, Jordan Dougal, left for work, trusting her boyfriend, Thomas Morgan, to care for her baby while she was away.

According to prosecutors, Morgan was alone with Jensen-Lee when the infant suffered catastrophic injuries. He later claimed he had been trying to help after the baby began choking, but medical specialists determined the injuries were consistent with violent shaking and could not have been caused by an accident.

Jensen-Lee was rushed to the hospital, where doctors fought desperately to save him. Despite their efforts, the five-month-old died the following day in his mother’s arms.

During the trial, experts testified that the injuries to Jensen-Lee’s brain, spine, and eyes were among the most severe they had encountered in cases of abusive head trauma.

In an emotional victim impact statement, Jordan spoke about the future her son would never have—the first words she would never hear, the first steps she would never watch, and the lifetime of memories that were stolen from them.

Thomas Morgan was ultimately convicted and sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Jensen-Lee.

🕊️ Jensen-Lee’s story is a heartbreaking reminder of the importance of protecting children and recognizing the devastating consequences of child abuse. May his memory live on, and may his family find comfort and strength in the difficult days ahead.