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Yahoo
an hour ago
- Yahoo
Dad 'said he did nothing wrong' after murder arrest
A father accused of killing his premature baby told police he had "done nothing wrong" when he was arrested, jurors have heard. Daniel Gunter, 27, is on trial for murder following the death of two-week-old Brendon Staddon, who suffered multiple fractures while in Yeovil District Hospital's special care baby unit on 4 March 2024. Brendon's mother, Sophie Staddon, 21, is accused of causing or allowing her baby's death, after he was born at 33 weeks. They both deny the charges. Jurors have retired to consider their verdicts. More news stories for Somerset Listen to the latest news for Somerset Warning: This article contains details that some may find distressing, including details of severe injuries. During his summing up at Bristol Crown Court on Tuesday, Mr Justice Swift said despite being born prematurely, Brendon was doing well and had already made the transition from nasal to bottle feeding. But upon his death he was found to have, amongst other injuries, a broken neck, a broken jaw, broken legs, broken ankles and broken wrists. The court heard that during his short life, nursing staff at the Somerset hospital had many concerns about his parents' behaviour, particularly Mr Gunter's repeated rough handling of him. Mr Gunter was seen getting angry with Brendon while changing his nappy, jurors were told. The couple left the hospital on 29 February, eight days after Brendon was born, and did not return until the afternoon of 4 March, jurors heard. At about 04:00 GMT the following day, Ms Staddon went to the nurses' station and asked staff to check Brendon because he was cold and floppy, the jury was told. Mr Gunter said "he's fine, he's fine" even as nurses began the resuscitation process, jurors heard. The court was told he then asked if the couple could "go out for air" while the team worked. When he was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, jurors were told Mr Gunter said to police: "What are you on about? I've done nothing wrong mate," and "I've done nothing wrong sir," when he was re-arrested for murder. When Ms Staddon was cautioned, jurors were told she replied: "My baby's dead, you're telling me my baby's dead, I didn't kill my baby." Follow BBC Somerset on Facebook and X. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. More on this story 'Parents smoked as medics tried to save baby's life' Parents accused of murdering son deny harming him Murder-accused father 'seen shouting at his baby' Related internet links HM Courts & Tribunals Service
Daily Record
16-07-2025
- Daily Record
Parents deny killing newborn baby found beaten to death on hospital ward
Brendon Staddon suffered injuries to his head, neck, legs and jaw on March 5 last year. A mum and dad accused of murdering their premature baby son in a special care baby unit told officers they did not harm him, a court heard. Brendon Staddon suffered injuries to his head, neck, legs and jaw on March 5 last year. The infant's parents, Daniel Gunter, 27, and Sophie Staddon, 23, are both accused of murder and causing or allowing the two-week-old baby's death on the ward at the Yeovil District Hospital in Somerset. Brendon's injuries were described as 'catastrophic' by the prosecution and Bristol Crown Court heard nurses discovered the youngster after Staddon told nurses her son was cold and asked them to check on him. As reported by the Mirror, the baby - who was born at 33 weeks' gestation and weighed 1.83kg at birth - was carried to the resuscitation area but did not respond to treatment and was pronounced dead at 4.59am. Jurors at Bristol Crown Court were read transcripts of interviews Staddon and Gunter had with police after their arrest on Wednesday. Staddon told police she had been woken in the night by Gunter telling her to inform nurses that Brendon was cold. She said: 'I went to check him. I felt him. He was cold. I told the nurses. They turned the light on and saw he was blue. I started crying. Dan pulled me away and said 'let them do their job'. I was crying and really upset. Dan was also upset. Doctors and nurses came in and surrounded Brendon.' Staddon said the couple initially waited inside before going out for some fresh air, with police officers arresting them a short time later. 'I remember asking if they were telling me my baby was dead,' she said in interview. 'I had done nothing to harm Brendon at all. I love him. He was my everything. I would not have harmed him.' Gunter was recorded as saying after his arrest: 'How can you say that we killed our baby?' and 'That kid was my world, I would do anything for him'. In a statement provided to police at interview, Gunter described how Staddon had been sleeping in a bed while he was in a chair, with Brendon's cot behind a screen. He told how he heard the baby do a 'little cry' at about 3am and checked on him. 'He was in his cot, on his back,' Gunter said. 'He was white. We touched his skin and he was cold and white. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. 'We didn't lift him out of the cot. We went to get the nurse. They came in and said he was not alright. This was the last time I saw my baby.' He added: 'At no stage did I do anything to Brendon that could have caused him any injury. I was with Sophie the whole time and she didn't do anything either.' In a separate statement, Gunter said: 'I would never hurt my baby boy.' A post-mortem examination found Brendon died of 'blunt force impact(s) head injury' with multiple non-accidental injuries to the head. Charles Row KC, prosecuting, told jurors earlier in the trial that the baby was covered in bruises to his face, scalp, chest and abdomen, shoulder, hands, legs and feet. 'There was hardly a part of his body that was spared,' Mr Row said. The jury heard that Gunter and Staddon had an on-off relationship, with allegations that he was violent towards her on occasion. Gunter and Staddon, both of no fixed address, deny charges of murder and causing or allowing Brendon's death. Their trial continues.
Buzz Feed
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
16 People Who Went To School With Celebs Or Rich Kids
We recently asked people of the BuzzFeed Community who attended school with wealthy or famous classmates to tell us their stories and what it was like. Here are their fascinating — and shocking — stories: "Went to high school with Brendon Urie of Panic! At the Disco. I was a senior, and he was a sophomore. I entered the band room during one of my off periods, and the guitar class was going on. Brendon was at the front, and the teacher was in his office. I had a good relationship with that teacher, so I sat in his office, motioned to the class, and asked, 'What's up with that?' And he answered, 'Oh, that kid can play guitar waaaay better than I can, so I let him teach it.'" "A politician who is now a famous and popular TV news show host was a grade ahead of me in late elementary school and early junior high. In 6th grade choir, he got a solo song to sing, 'An Apple For the Teacher.' He walked around singing with an apple in his hand; it was charming, and at the end, he gave it to his teacher, known as one of the mean ones. I emailed him through his show asking if he remembered it, but I never got a reply." "I went to Columbia University for graduate school, and most of my classmates were rich. Most of them were lovely people, and money wouldn't come up in class so much, but it was usually in nonchalant conversations and outings that I noticed a difference. For instance, when we'd go book shopping, my rich classmates would drop hundreds of dollars at the bookstore (we were all in a writing MFA program) and leave with a huge stack (mind you, these weren't required reading books; just books for fun). Whereas, I was constantly budgeting and living on my own with no help, so I would buy one or two (cheap!) books." "I went to a wealthy school district where many students were rich and acted entitled. One of my favorite instances of entitlement was when a group of boys in the back of my class were talking about their cars. One boy complained about how his mother refused to repair his Porsche because it was the third time he'd crashed it, and now, he had to cover the money for repairs and take his dad's car to school until he made up the money. He said his dad's car was terrible, and he didn't want to drive it every day. His dad's car was a BMW." "I went to high school with a contestant of Canadian Idol who won seventh place one season. I started at that high school the year he returned from Idol, and he was an absolute horror. He would literally approach teachers and ask, 'Do you KNOW who I AM?' when he got poor grades. He would stand in the lunch line commenting that he should have priority and that everyone in front of him should die, and he and his friends would constantly bully younger students." "In grade school, I had a classmate who would go to Italy every summer and then to Ireland for a month during the school year. He had a giant house that had almost seven bedrooms. And on top of that, we had uniforms at school, but he would always wear designer clothes on the days we didn't. He always had the newest game consoles and the flashiest things, but he'd swear up and down that he simply couldn't be rich. And this was similar to almost 80% of my school's student body." "In my first year of college, my dorm room was kitty-corner to Jordan Poole, who's now in the NBA, and fellow basketball star, Isaiah Livers. They mostly kept to themselves, but they had a habit of screaming at their video games at all hours of the night. They were right next to a stairwell, too, so it would echo onto different floors. Our RA repeatedly complained about them, but since they were varsity athletes, there wasn't much he could do. So it goes." "I went to a private elementary school where most of the kids came from parents who were either politicians, multi-millionaires, or both. Something that always surprised me was the extravagant birthday parties. Limos or party buses were typically rented out for the parties, and the parties usually had a surplus of food. I went to one party where they rented out an entire football stadium just for their son's 5th birthday. " "I grew up in the same friend group as the guys in Coheed and Cambria. Claudio and Travis were the sweetest, most down-to-earth, and genuine people I've known. I used to go to all their local shows when they were called Shabütie. Although I was just an acquaintance, I'm so happy for them and their success, and I love their music." "I go to a private school, and there was a girl whose family owned many different restaurants, and she was super rich. She had a whole lake in her backyard and a private jet, but you would never know she was rich until you went to her house because she would shop at thrift stores, bring barely any lunch, and just didn't act like it." "I had a child in my class whose dad was an NFL player. He picked them up whenever he wanted, including regularly over two hours late. But the day after, he'd bring food for the entire staff. I'd rather he'd just pick his kid up." "This girl pulled up to school on the first day of junior year in a Bentley convertible. First time I ever saw one in person. It was the closest I've ever gotten to a six-figure car." "I was diagnosed with autism and OCD at a young age. My parents enrolled me in private schools for people with disabilities throughout all of my schooling years. They could hardly afford it and often had to get financial help, but they also knew how badly the public school system would treat me. One school I went to was particularly wealthy, and all of the students had some form of neurological disability. A surprisingly high number of them were adopted. I remember visiting a student I became friends with and having to tell his mansion's private security, who seemed to have no understanding of communication difficulties, who I was so that I could be let in. Another had a private movie theater in his house with an elevator leading to it." "Went to a basic suburban Catholic high school but had rich classmates. I once watched a kid reach into his pocket to check his then-top-of-the-line iPhone 5, and a $20 bill floated to the ground along with it when he pulled the phone out. Kid glanced down, shrugged, checked his phone, and walked away. Fastest $20 I ever made. I was on scholarship there, if anyone cares." "When I was at school, there was this girl who had just moved to the country, and we became really close friends. For my birthday, she bought actual Dior! Her parents bought her Chanel perfumes and clothes whenever she wanted. It was actually wild whilst I was happy with my weekly allowance to go to the canteen lol." And finally... "I actually went to school with both — a private high school was the perfect breeding ground for rich and famous jerks. I knew this really smart kid who was well off, but he wasn't a showoff. He wore thrifted clothes and didn't have a mattress frame (his choice), but he LOVED tanks. He and his father went to an auction where their budget for a tank was $20,000. Another kid is a well-known YouTuber who quit his job because he got more money a week from views than his paycheck. Both are sweet boys, but sometimes, they said the most shocking things." Verrry interesting. If you went to high school or college with the wealthy or famous, what was your experience like? Tell us in the comments, or if you prefer to remain anonymous, you can use the form below.
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Mercedes-Benz India appoints Brendon Sissing as VP - Sales & Marketing
Mercedes-Benz India has announced the appointment of Brendon Sissing as its new Vice-President of Sales and Marketing, effective August 1, 2025. He will take over from Lance Bennett , who has assumed the role of Chief Financial Officer at Mercedes-Benz Middle East. Brendon Sissing is currently serving as the Head of Mercedes-Benz Financial Services India. During his tenure, he led the company's growth strategy, doubling the portfolio and delivering record profits. He played a key role in business transformation by enhancing customer experience across both online and offline channels. Santosh Iyer, MD & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India, said, 'We are excited to welcome Brendon Sissing as the Head of Sales & Marketing for Mercedes-Benz India. Brendon takes over the responsibility from Lance Bennett, who has joined Mercedes-Benz Middle East as the CFO." "Brendon brings rich experience from the world of financing and insurance, as he successfully steered Mercedes-Benz Financial Service India, doubling its portfolio, driving record profit and business transformation, while elevating the integrated customer journey. We are confident Brendon will continue the growth momentum of Mercedes-Benz in this highly diverse, and dynamic Indian luxury car market. We thank Lance for his immense contribution and wish them both, the very best in their respective new roles,' Iyer added. Global experience and industry background Brendon Sissing has worked in several international markets including Malaysia, South Africa, Germany and India. He began his career with Mercedes-Benz Malaysia, supporting sales rollout and growth strategies. He later took on roles in credit operations and underwriting at Daimler Mobility AG in Stuttgart and Mercedes-Benz Financial Services South Africa, where he led credit operations and national sales for both car and truck financing. Brendon holds a degree in Cost and Management Accounting from Technikon Pretoria, a Diploma in Credit Management, and has completed several international leadership courses. He is also a founding member of Mercedes-Benz Services Malaysia Sdn Bhd.
Tom's Guide
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
How to watch 'Couples Therapy Australia' season 2 online — free from anywhere
If washing your dirty laundry in public or turning up your vulnerability to 11 in front of a global TV audience is not for you then you'll probably enjoy "Couples Therapy Australia" season 2 as real couples do exactly that... Here's how to watch "Couples Therapy Australia" seasons 1 & 2 for FREE online – from anywhere with a VPN. Stream all episodes of "Couples Therapy Australia" seasons 1 & 2 for free SBS On Demand in Australia and N.Z. from Thursday, June 5. Use a VPN if abroad. • FREE NOW — SBS On Demand (Australia)• Unblock SBS — use NordVPN 100% risk-free Guess what, couples argue about the same stuff all over the world: sex, chores and in-laws. Plus everything else you can attach to a point of view. These couples have all been going out for years but they don't know EVERYTHING. Brendon and Scott, for example, discover issues associated with alcohol in the family. In season 2, Jenny keeps Helen at arms length but her tough exterior is a survival response to deep trauma. Priscilla is spinning player while trying to juggle motherhood and career and consequently Brian feels like he's the broken one forgotten about on the floor. And Nicolle thinks Cam's parents should back off. Clinical psychotherapist Marryam Chehelnabi - the Aussie answer to the U.S. "Couples Therapy" O.G. Orna Gulnarik - is there to tease out understanding and compromise and maybe indicate a way forward rather than just "Fix" the issue. It ain't that simple - as you'll know if you're in a relationship. Great TV though. Here's how to watch "Couples Therapy Australia" season 1 & 2 online, for free and from anywhere in the world. "Couples Therapy Australia" seasons 1 & 2 premiered Down Under on Thursday, June 5 on the free-to-air SBS-on-Demand and are available to watch NOW. SBS on Demand is completely free to watch (you just need to register with your name and email address). You can stream live and catch-up shows via your web browser, tablet, smartphone, Chromecast, Android TV, Fire TV Stick, Apple TV and select Smart TVs. Traveling outside Australia? Don't worry — our favorite VPN service right now is NordVPN and it unblocks Aussie streamers such as SBS on Demand, 9Now and 10play. Once downloaded, simply follow our easy instructions to stream "Couples Therapy Australia" seasons 1 & 2 online from anywhere... If you're fortunate enough to live in Australia, you can watch "Couples Therapy Australia" season 1 & 2 for FREE on SBS On Demand. But what if you're usually based Down Under but are visiting the U.S., Canada or anywhere else right now? Perhaps you're on holiday and don't want to spend money on a paid streaming service in a foreign country when you'd usually be able to watch for free at home. Don't worry — you can watch it via a VPN instead. We'll show you how to do that below. Our favorite VPN service right now is NordVPN, but you'll find others in our best VPN services list. Using a VPN is incredibly simple. 1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite. 2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're in the U.S. and want to view SBS On Demand, you'd select Australia from the list of servers. 3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to SBS On Demand and watch "Couples Therapy Australia" season 1 & 2 on catch-up. There's a good reason you've heard of NordVPN. We specialize in testing and reviewing VPN services and NordVPN is the one we rate best. It's outstanding at unblocking streaming services, it's fast and it has top-level security features too. With over 7,000 servers, across 110+ countries, and at a great price too, it's easy to recommend. Get 70% off with this NordVPN deal Unfortunately there is no release date for "Couples Therapy Australia" seasons 1 & 2 in the U.S. as yet. However, if you're an Aussie in the States right now you can watch all episodes of "Couples Therapy Australia" seasons 1 & 2 for free with a VPN right now as explained above. We recommend NordVPN. Unfortunately there is no release date for "Couples Therapy Australia" seasons 1 & 2 in Canada as yet. However, if you're an Aussie in the Great White North right now you can watch all episodes of "Couples Therapy Australia" seasons 1 & 2 for free with a VPN right now as explained above. We recommend NordVPN. Sorry Brits — no streaming platforms have picked up "Couples Therapy Australia" seasons 1 & 2 in the U.K. However, if you're traveling to the U.K. and wish to watch your domestic streams of "Couples Therapy Australia" seasons 1 & 2, then you can use a VPN to do exactly that and avoid geo-restrictions. We recommend NordVPN. Meet the cast of "Couples Therapy Australia" seasons 1 & 2 : According to one 2023 poll for Channel 9 TV, Aussie couples argue most about: Jealousy 2%; children 4%; intimacy 5%; money 11%; partner's habits 16%. The rest lied and said "Nothing"
