Shane Purssell Akehurst pleads guilty to the manslaughter and torture of his 21-month-old son who the court hears was subjected to persistent, torturous conduct.
Mr Green said an MRI identified significant head trauma to the toddler, whose body, the court heard, was covered in 81 injuries of varying ages, including multiple fractures.
Mr Green said Akehurst"intentionally inflicted pain and suffering" on his son over a four-month period, including"popping" Corby's ribs.
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