‘Caring’ Taiwan KOL mother of 5 accused of beating and killing toddler under her care
Forensic examination discovers little boy died from repeated physical abuse which caused skull fractures, brain haemorrhage
An influencer in Taiwan who touted herself as a “caring” mother of five has been accused of abusing and killing a toddler under her care.
The woman from southern Taiwan’s Kaohsiung, surnamed Sung, allegedly killed a two-year-old boy after repeatedly abusing him for a week.
The boy vomited and lost consciousness after being beaten during a bath on June 6. Sung rushed him to the hospital, where he was declared dead from serious injuries, Taiwan news outlet setn.com reported.
Forensic examinations revealed 15 old and new injuries on the boy, including seven caused by club and shoehorn. He had suffered skull fractures and a brain haemorrhage.
The local prosecutor’s office has charged Sung with injuring and killing a child.
She faces a minimum 10 years jail and a maximum of life imprisonment. Prosecutors have requested a heavy sentence.
