In Ternopil Oblast, prosecutors proved in court the guilt of a resident of a village in Chortkiv district for malicious failure to fulfill her duties regarding child care, which led to severe consequences, and for the intentional murder of her young son. This was reported by UNN with reference to the Office of the Prosecutor General.
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The boy was born in 2022: at the time of his death, he was 5 years old. From childhood, he had congenital pathologies and a severe illness. He also required constant care, treatment, and medical supervision. Despite this, the mother practically did not provide the child with proper care.
According to the investigation, after applying for social assistance in 2022, the woman never contacted medical institutions, although the boy needed regular treatment. For three days before his death, the child was alone in the apartment, despite his helpless state. Returning home after a long absence, the woman strangled her son.
Experts also established that before his death, the child had not received food for several days. At the same time, the boy's father, who has been serving in the Armed Forces of Ukraine since 2021, was recognized as a victim.
The woman was found guilty and sentenced to 12 years in prison. The perpetrator herself did not admit her guilt and did not repent.
The prosecution will petition for a harsher sentence in the appellate court.
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