Cannibalism claims as mother charged with 4yo son’s murder
Police are investigating possible cannibalism after the boy was found with significant arm injuries and the mother allegedly confessed, officials said.
- Australian police charged a 32-year-old mother with murder on Saturday following the discovery of her four-year-old son's body at a Byron Street property in Wyong, New South Wales.
- The woman allegedly told police she 'carried out acts of cannibalism' on her son when turning herself in at the Wyong Police Station on Saturday at 4.40pm.
- NSW Police Superintendent Chad Gillies described the scene as 'extremely confronting,' confirming the child had 'significant' arm injuries during the welfare check at the unit.
- The accused did not appear for a bail hearing on Sunday and was denied bail; a coroner will conduct a post-mortem next week to determine the cause of death.
- Mechanic Glenn Winterbottom, who repaired the mother's vehicle, said he saw no trouble between them, while neighbour Harley Chislett called the boy a 'little angel' before the case returns to court September 1.
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An investigation into suspected cannibalism has been launched after a four-year-old boy was found dead with serious injuries and his mother was charged with murder.
Australia: Cannibalism Probe Underway After Mother Charged With Murder of 4-Year-Old Son | 🌎 LatestLY
Australian police are investigating cannibalism as part of the murder probe into the death of a four-year-old boy in Wyong, New South Wales. The child's 32-year-old mother has been charged with domestic violence murder after officers discovered the boy's body. Authorities also ordered a forensic examination of the woman's mouth, while the NSW government has launched an independent review. 🌎 Australia: Cannibalism Probe Underway After Mother Cha…
Mother had mouth swabbed by investigators after son, 4, found dead in possible act of cannibalism
An Australian mom had her mouth forensically examined by investigators amid a cannibalism probe into the death of her son — who was found dead with a mutilated arm.
The 32-year-old woman herself confessed to the police of her heinous act - Social services had previously investigated complaints about the mother's substance use and psychotic episodes, but the evidence was insufficient
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