Liam Deane was imprisoned after admitting to violently assaulting his 2-day-old daughter, Luna Deane, causing fatal brain injuries. The case drew widespread outrage in the UK due to the severity of the abuse and Luna’s extremely young age. During sentencing, prosecutors said Deane confessed he “lost control” because the baby would not stop crying.

About a month after beginning his prison sentence, Deane was himself found dead in custody. Authorities reported that fellow inmate John Westland later appeared in court in connection with the killing. The incident intensified public debate around prison violence and vigilante-style retaliation against inmates convicted of crimes involving children.

Online reactions were highly emotional, with many commenters expressing anger over Luna’s death and arguing the justice system had failed her. Others cautioned against celebrating violence in prison, emphasizing that even serious offenders remain under state protection while incarcerated.FULL VIDEO BELOW