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| Brandon killer prepares to appeal | |
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| The man found guilty of killing toddler Brandon Muir is preparing an appeal against his conviction. | |
| Robert Cunningham, 23, was jailed for 10 years in March for the culpable homicide of the 23-month-old boy. | Robert Cunningham, 23, was jailed for 10 years in March for the culpable homicide of the 23-month-old boy. |
| Brandon died in Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, on 16 March 2008 after being hit so hard that his intestine burst. | Brandon died in Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, on 16 March 2008 after being hit so hard that his intestine burst. |
| Cunningham's lawyers confirmed they have lodged an intimation of intention to appeal, although the papers have not yet been logged by the courts. | |
| When Brandon's body was examined after his death, he was found to have suffered at least 40 injuries. | When Brandon's body was examined after his death, he was found to have suffered at least 40 injuries. |
| His mother, Heather Boyd, had been charged with culpable homicide by failing to get Brandon medical help after he was attacked by Cunningham. She was cleared of the charges against her. | His mother, Heather Boyd, had been charged with culpable homicide by failing to get Brandon medical help after he was attacked by Cunningham. She was cleared of the charges against her. |