Baby Alexis: a short life brought to a violent end

Timetable26 October, 2007 - Ilona Sheach gives birth to Alexis Matheson.8 November - Alexis' abuse at the hands of Mark Simpson begins.

22 November - Ms Sheach calls the Woodside Medical Group with serious concerns about her baby daughter.

29 November - Alexis is examined at Woodside Medical Group. She is not referred to a paediatrician, despite showing signs of abuse.

6 December - Dr Elizabeth Myerscough, who prepared a clinical report on Alexis' death, said there was "significant neglect" in not seeking medical attention for the baby from this point.

9 December - Simpson claims to have found Alexis "limp and lifeless" in the lounge.

10 December - Alexis dies at the Royal Hospital for Sick Children in Edinburgh.

12 December - Police begin covertly spying on Simpson and Ms Sheach, placing listening devices in their home.

18 February, 2008 - Covert spying operation ends.

18 April - The couple are both arrested and charged with murder. Charges against Ms Sheach are later dropped.

23 May - Simpson begins breaching a court order stopping him from contacting Ms Sheach.

26 November, 2010 - Simpson is convicted of murder.