Mother Sentenced to 8 Years for Poisoning Infant with Alcohol
A 31-year-old woman in Sarthe, France, was convicted of administering medical alcohol to her six-month-old premature baby, causing permanent disabilities.
- The mother was found guilty of administering alcohol to her baby via a feeding tube in 2023, resulting in severe health complications and permanent injuries.
- The baby, who was hospitalized at six months old, experienced multiple alcohol-induced comas and now suffers from developmental delays and requires tube feeding.
- The court identified the mother as suffering from Münchhausen syndrome by proxy, a psychological disorder where caregivers harm dependents to gain attention.
- The accused denied the charges throughout the trial but had previously admitted to using medical alcohol before retracting her statement.
- The court revoked her parental rights for her three children, citing the severity of the crime and her ongoing danger to their well-being.
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