Two-year-old Ethan Ives-Griffiths was murdered by his grandparents at home in Flintshire in August 2021
Both are given life sentences, with Michael Ives being told he must serve at least 23 years and Kerry Ives given a minimum term of 17 years
The couple starved and abused Ethan, leaving him "emaciated and covered in bruises"
Michael struck the fatal blow while his wife smiled, something described in court as "an act that would horrify any independent bystander"
Ethan's mum Shannon Ives, who was convicted of causing or allowing her son's death and child cruelty, is given a 12-year term
Speaking after the trio were jailed, Ethan's dad Will Griffiths says: "I can't describe the pain and anguish I have felt since losing him"
Ethan's paternal grandmother says Michael and Kerry Ives ran their home "like a cult"
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Grandparents who killed boy, 2, ran home 'like a cult'
Edited by Chris Wood with Brendon Williams and George Herd reporting from Mold Crown Court
The grandparents of Ethan Ives-Griffiths are set to be sentenced for the two-year-old's murder at Mold Crown Court.
Michael Ives, 47, and Kerry Ives, 46, from Garden City, Flintshire, were found guilty following a trial in July.
Ethan's mother Shannon Ives, 28, will also be sentenced for her part.
During the same trial, she was found guilty of causing or allowing the death of a child and cruelty to a child.