Boise, Idaho (CBS2) - A Boise man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his four-month-old son.

Thomas Rowley will be eligible for parole in 25 years.

The Ada County Prosecutor's Office says Rowley was found to have severely shaken his son Milo before dropping him face first in his crib, causing him to suffer a deadly brain injury from which he died. This happened on June 20th, 2020.

The Prosecutor says Rowley waited four hours before calling dispatch to get help for his son, who later died at a local hospital.

The Ada County Prosecutor says Rowley hit and shook Milo several times before his death.

In March 2023, a jury convicted Rowley of first-degree murder.

“I recognize no sentence handed down today can ease the unbearable loss to Milo’s family. On behalf of my office, I extend our sincerest condolences to Milo’s mother and family,” said Ada County Prosecutor Jan Bennetts. “The abuse and homicide of a child is heartbreaking, and I want to acknowledge the tireless efforts by all who worked on this case, from my trial team, the medical experts, to the Boise Police Detectives whose dedication and hard work on this homicide allowed my office to successfully prosecute and serve justice in this case.”

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