Vic man found guilty over baby death

A man has been found guilty of bashing a baby to death with a baton during a botched break-in in Bendigo, in Central Victoria.

Harley Hicks, 21, of North Bendigo, was found guilty of murdering 10-month-old Zayden Veal Whiting while burgling a Long Gully home on June 15 last year.


The Supreme Court in Bendigo heard baby Zayden was struck at least 25 times to the head.

Hicks is due to be sentenced at a later date.

Victim: Baby Zayden
Victim: Baby Zayden
Slain baby Zayden Veal pictured here with four-year-old brother Xavier. Photo: Supplied
Slain baby Zayden Veal pictured here with four-year-old brother Xavier. Photo: Supplied