A mother in her 30s has been arrested for allegedly killing her 8-month-old son by repeatedly striking him on the head with a TV remote control.
According to Yonhap News on April 30, the Southern Gyeonggi Police Agency has detained the woman, identified as A, on charges of violating the Special Act on the Punishment of Child Abuse Crimes (child abuse resulting in death).
A is accused of abusing her son, referred to as B, at their home in Siheung around May 10, leading to his death.
After the incident, A and her husband took B to a hospital in Bucheon, where medical staff found he had suffered severe head injuries, including a skull fracture, and recommended hospitalization.
However, A chose not to admit the child and returned home. Later, she discovered B unconscious at their residence.
On May 13, A returned to the same hospital with B, who died hours later on May 14.
Upon receiving the report, police began investigating the circumstances surrounding B's death, suspecting that A and her husband may have been involved. They analyzed footage from a home security camera, which revealed that the couple repeatedly left B alone for several hours.
Based on evidence of chronic neglect, police intensified their questioning of the couple. Initially, A claimed she had accidentally injured B while bathing him, but under continued interrogation, she confessed to the abuse.
Police arrested A based on her confession. The National Forensic Service also provided preliminary findings indicating that B's death was likely due to head injuries.
During police questioning, A reportedly stated that she committed the act because B was crying and would not sleep.
Authorities are also investigating B's father as a witness to determine whether he was complicit in the neglect and abuse. Given the severity of the case, police plan to request an arrest warrant for A later today.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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