30s Biological Mother Urgently Arrested for Neglecting 3-Year-Old Daughter Leading to Death

A woman in her 30s, identified as A, was arrested by the police on charges of neglecting her daughter, leading to the child's death.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Yoon Seul-gi] A woman in her 30s was arrested by the police on charges of neglecting and leaving her 3-year-old daughter unattended, resulting in the child's death at a villa in Namdong-gu, Incheon.

The Women and Youth Investigation Unit of the Incheon Metropolitan Police Agency announced on the 9th that they have urgently detained and are investigating Ms. A, a woman in her 30s, on charges of child abuse resulting in death under the Special Act on the Punishment of Child Abuse Crimes.

Ms. A is accused of neglecting and leaving her daughter B (3) unattended at a villa in Namdong-gu, Incheon, which ultimately led to the child's death.

On the 7th of this month, at around 3:40 PM, she directly called 119, reporting that "the child is not breathing."

When the fire department and police arrived after the report, B was already deceased, and the body was in a state of decomposition.

According to the police, it was confirmed that Ms. A and B had been living alone in the public rental housing villa.

During the police investigation, Ms. A stated, "Last year, I sent the child to daycare for a few months, but after the child became ill, I stopped sending her," and added, "I left the child alone and went out, but when I came back, she was not breathing."

Based on Ms. A's statements and other evidence, the police believe she was absent from the home for at least two days and are investigating the specific circumstances. They have also requested an autopsy from the National Forensic Service to determine the cause and time of B's death.

A police official said, "Ms. A was urgently detained on suspicion of neglecting her young daughter, leading to her death," and added, "No visible external injuries were found on B's body during the visual inspection, and the exact circumstances are under investigation."

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