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A 15-year-old babysitter accused of murdering a two-year-old girl in his care said he was "not proud" of what he did, a court has heard.A 15-year-old babysitter accused of murdering a two-year-old girl in his care said he was "not proud" of what he did, a court has heard.
The teenager admits unlawfully killing Demi Leigh Mahon but denies murder on the grounds of diminished responsibility.The teenager admits unlawfully killing Demi Leigh Mahon but denies murder on the grounds of diminished responsibility.
She was found with 68 injuries on her body in Salford in July last year.She was found with 68 injuries on her body in Salford in July last year.
Manchester Crown Court heard evidence from the boy's psychiatrist and a pathologist in the latest session.Manchester Crown Court heard evidence from the boy's psychiatrist and a pathologist in the latest session.
The jury heard that the boy, who cannot be named, told a health worker: "I'm not proud of what I've done and everyone will think I'm a monster but nobody can ever punish me as much as I'll punish myself." Psychiatrist Dr Cesar Lengua told the court that the boy, who cannot be named because of his age, told a health worker: "I'm not proud of what I've done and everyone will think I'm a monster but nobody can ever punish me as much as I'll punish myself."
This child has been subject to a severe and sustained physical assault Dr Naomi CarterPathologist He alluded to the fact that he was angry... to the fact that he had told her to be quiet Dr Cesar Lengua
He allegedly inflicted the injuries on the toddler, one being a bite mark, while her mother went out for 90 minutes to collect a child benefit cheque and get a birthday card. Dr Lengua, who was called by the defence, said the boy suffered from an unsocialised conduct disorder and had a "below normal" IQ.
The boy claims she fell in the park and bouncing on a bed. He told the jury the boy's poor ability to think and regulate his emotions and what he called his "poor moral development" had more influence over his actions than his poor intellectual ability.
However, the head injuries were not compatible with falls, pathologist Dr Naomi Carter told Manchester Crown Court. Dr Lengua said: "He has a poor understanding of other people's emotions and other people's functions."
Dr Carter told the court that the 68 injuries she had counted on Demi Leigh were an "underestimate" of the injuries she received. He added the boy had difficulties in explaining his attack on Demi Leigh.
Dr Carter said: "I don't regard it as reasonable or credible that the vast majority of those injuries were sustained accidentally... He said: "He alluded to the fact that he was angry... to the fact that he had told her to be quiet."
"This child has been subject to a severe and sustained physical assault almost certainly just before she was admitted to hospital and she died as a result of that assault." The jury also heard that the boy was "fed up" because Demi Leigh was crying and would not do as she was told, but has never explained his actions.
The trial continues.The trial continues.