Beast Jailed for Life After Killing Baby Archie
A 33-year-old man has been locked up for life after brutally murdering his new partner’s six-month-old son. Kieran Humphreys, from Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire, was found guilty of shaking baby Archie Woodbridge to death following a night of gaming.
‘Extreme Loss of Temper’ Turns Deadly
“This was an extreme loss of temper, leading to severe violence perpetrated on a defenceless baby boy,” said the judge. “This has been a very difficult, emotional case for everybody… even for me.”
Mr Justice Morris handed down a life sentence with a minimum of 21 years before Humphreys can apply for parole.
Night of Horror: Baby Shaken After All-Nighter on Xbox
On 9 February 2024, Humphreys spent the night playing Call of Duty on his Xbox. Archie’s 19-year-old mother, Saskia Woodbridge, had left the baby in his care while at a nail salon. Furious at the teething boy, Humphreys gripped and violently shook Archie, causing a fatal brain injury.
CCTV from a relative’s house captured the desperate moments before paramedics arrived. Prosecutors revealed Humphreys tried to cover his tracks by lying about what happened and even admitted to conspiring to pervert the course of justice.
Family and Friends Caught in Cover-Up
- Kieran Humphreys’ friend, Karen Smith, was jailed for 12 months.
- Smith’s partner, Sam Wyatt, got 15 months.
- Humphreys’ own mother, Sharon Humphreys, was handed nine months behind bars.
All were convicted for conspiring to pervert the course of justice, obstructing police efforts and delaying vital help for baby Archie.
Detective Slams Callous Cover-Up as Family Mourns
Detective Chief Inspector Nick Gardner blasted those involved: “If these individuals had any sense or thought for Archie rather than themselves, they would have made that phone call immediately. The outcome could possibly have been different.”
“Archie was a bundle of joy, a little lad with character who brought so much happiness into our lives. What happened is something I could never wish on another family. The pain is unimaginable. He will always be remembered as the bubbly, happy little man he was.” – Aunt Charley Woodbridge
