Mother Sent to Prosecution in Custody for Killing Newborn After Giving Birth in Motel

Charged with Child Abuse Resulting in Death

Called 119 Herself After Giving Birth

The mother suspected of causing the death of her newborn after giving birth in a motel room has been handed over to the prosecution.

Seoul Yangcheon District, Seoul Southern District Prosecutors' Office. Photo by Jiye Lee

On May 20, the Yangcheon Police Station in Seoul announced that a woman in her 20s, identified as A, was sent to the prosecution in custody on charges of child abuse resulting in death.

According to the police, A is accused of causing the death of her baby after giving birth in a motel located in Yangcheon-gu, Seoul, this past February.

The investigation found that A herself called 119 for assistance at the time. When emergency responders arrived at the scene, the baby was already found dead in the bathroom toilet of the motel room.

A testified that she was not aware of her pregnancy; however, it was confirmed that she had received obstetric care prior to giving birth. The cause of the baby's death was determined to be drowning.

Believing that A killed the baby, the police applied for an arrest warrant against her on May 11. The court issued the warrant on May 14, citing concerns about the risk of flight.

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