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Killer Dad Freed
Child Victim-"Danny Dell" Shane Michael Shanks, then 29, was jailed for a maximum of 10 years in 2006 for the manslaughter of Danny Dell at Dodges Ferry the previous year. An autopsy found the little boy had suffered 79 separate injuries, probably caused by multiple beatings, but he would have lived if he had received medical help in time. He had extensive bruising to his pelvis, buttocks and thighs, and injuries to his neck consistent with being forcibly grabbed around the throat. Shanks called 000 only when Danny started vomiting through his nose. He claimed his son had fallen from a bunk. Danny died in hospital. Shanks was initially charged with murder but pleaded guilty to manslaughter. A Parole Board decision released yesterday revealed that Shanks was let out of jail earlier this week. The decision noted that the killing had been Shanks's first offence and he had worked hard to rehabilitate himself in prison and had a job lined up on the outside. "He stated his actions will be with him for the rest of his life," the decision said. "He deeply regrets his actions and the pain he has caused to others." It noted that Danny's mother and grandparents were still deeply affected by the crime. "The victims have suffered immensely and we have taken their suffering into account in considering this application for parole. "The shock and horror over the events leading to the death of a small boy is still having a deep and profound psychological impact on all the close relatives." Danny's maternal grandfather, Leigh Dell, this week told a newspaper he was gutted to hear Shanks would be released. "It is possible to do more jail time for selling drugs or robbing a bank but to torture a baby and finally kill him, well that's only manslaughter and you get 10 years and out in six," Mr Dell said. "This is the so-called justice system in Tasmania." Shanks will remain on parole until October 2015. The Mercury (27-5-2011) David Killick http://www.themercury.com.au/article/2011/05/27/233151_tasmania-news.html |
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