Prosecutors Indict Biological Mother for Murder in Death of 47-Day-Old Infant from Skull Fracture

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[Asia Economy Reporter Choi Seok-jin] A biological mother who abused her 47-day-old infant to death has been indicted on murder charges.

The Seongnam Branch of the Suwon District Prosecutors' Office announced on the 27th that it has indicted the biological mother, Ms. A, without detention on charges of murder and child abuse for the infant who died at 47 days old due to skull fractures and other injuries.

The prosecution also brought the biological father, Mr. B, to trial on charges of neglecting the abuse despite being aware of Ms. A's abusive actions.

According to the prosecution, Ms. A is accused of abusing the 47-day-old infant at their home in Hanam-si, Gyeonggi-do, on July 6 of last year, resulting in the infant's death.

At the time, the infant showed symptoms such as skull fractures and brain hemorrhage, and the autopsy concluded that the cause of death was presumed to be head trauma.

Previously, the police applied twice for arrest warrants on charges of child abuse resulting in death and murder, but the court dismissed them.

The couple, Ms. A and Mr. B, have denied the charges, claiming they drank heavily at the time of the incident and do not remember what happened.

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