Due to Financial Hardship... Mother Kills 7-Year-Old Disabled Son on Entrance Ceremony Day

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[Asia Economy Reporter Na Ye-eun] A woman in her 40s was arrested by the police for killing her 7-year-old son, citing financial hardship as the reason. The deceased son had a disability, and the day of the incident was his elementary school entrance ceremony, according to the investigation.

The Suwon Jungbu Police Station in Gyeonggi announced on the 3rd that they had urgently detained and were investigating a woman in her 40s, identified as A, on suspicion of murder.

A is suspected of killing her son, B, at their home in Jowon-dong, Jangan-gu, Suwon City, on the morning of the 2nd.

On the same day around 7 p.m., the police received a report from A’s older brother stating that he could not contact A, and they visited A’s residence.

At that time, A was found next to the deceased B, having attempted self-harm, but was reported to be in stable condition. A confessed at the scene, saying, "I killed my son."

During the police investigation, A stated, "I committed the crime because it was difficult to take care of my disabled son financially." It was reported that A and B had been living alone and struggling with financial difficulties.

B was scheduled to enter elementary school on the day of his death. Based on the estimated time of death, the police believe that B did not attend school.

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