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Mother confesses to drugging and suffocating her two sons, bail denied

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • A 31-year-old mother confessed to drugging and suffocating her two young sons, aged 8 and 3.
  • She admitted to the crimes during a court hearing, where her defense requested bail, citing no risk of flight and a need to support her elderly aunt.
  • The judge ultimately decided to keep her in custody pending further proceedings.

A 31-year-old woman, identified as Ms. Chen, has confessed to the horrific crime of drugging and suffocating her two young sons, aged 8 and 3. The tragedy unfolded on January 31 when authorities were alerted to the children losing vital signs. Upon arrival, the brothers were found unresponsive and were rushed to the hospital, but sadly, they could not be saved.

During a court hearing, Ms. Chen admitted to the charges. Her defense team argued for her release on bail, stating that all evidence had been gathered, eliminating the risk of her tampering with evidence or fleeing. They also presented a plea for leniency, highlighting her need to work and earn money to care for her elderly aunt.

However, the prosecution maintained that detention was necessary, citing the need for further psychiatric evaluation and social investigation before sentencing. The court ultimately ruled against granting bail, deciding to keep Ms. Chen in custody as the case proceeds. The court indicated that the case would be held for judgment after further review.

I want to go out and work to earn money to take care of my elderly aunt.

โ€” Ms. ChenPlea for bail during a court hearing.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.