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Darlington stepdad jailed for murdering 22-month-old boy

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Christopher Stockton , 38 , was jailed for life with minimum term at Teesside Crown Court .

He claimed Charlie Roberts , 22 months , choked on a biscuit at their Darlington home.

But doctors quickly deduced the toddler had been fatally shaken in January 2024 .

Charlie 's mum Paula Roberts , 41 , jailed for four years having admitted neglect.

She also admitted neglect by failing to get him medical treatment for previous injuries.

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