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"If I Cried, They Hit Me More": Son Details Abuse by Mother Investigated in Baby's Death
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Argentina /Crime & Justice

"If I Cried, They Hit Me More": Son Details Abuse by Mother Investigated in Baby's Death

From Clarรญn · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A young man revealed the alleged abuse his mother inflicted on him and his siblings.
  • His mother is under investigation for the death of her two-year-old daughter.
  • He stated that his mother is unfit to have children and requested her imprisonment.

A young man has come forward with harrowing details of alleged abuse by his mother, who is currently under investigation for the death of her two-year-old daughter. Lucas Ruiz, the second child of Lucรญa Sosa, described a life of constant fear and physical punishment, stating, "If I cried, they hit me more." He revealed that he now lives with a foster family and has requested that his mother be imprisoned, asserting that she is "not fit to have children."

Sosa is being investigated for the death of her infant daughter in Villa Gesell. While the exact circumstances of the child's death are still under scrutiny, Ruiz's testimony paints a disturbing picture of the family environment. He detailed the alleged mistreatment he and his siblings endured, suggesting a pattern of severe neglect and violence.

If I cried, they hit me more.

โ€” Lucas RuizLucas Ruiz described the alleged abuse he suffered from his mother.

Ruiz's plea for his mother's incarceration underscores the depth of the trauma he experienced. His statement to the press aims to bring attention to the alleged abuse and ensure that his mother faces legal consequences for her actions. The investigation into the child's death is ongoing, with Ruiz's testimony adding a significant, albeit disturbing, dimension to the case.

She is not fit to have children.

โ€” Lucas RuizLucas Ruiz stated his belief about his mother's fitness to parent.
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Originally published by Clarรญn in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.