According to a media release, a 32-year-old woman and her husband are accused for taking the life of their 2-year-old daughter at Chin Swee Road in 2014.
The remains of the toddler were not found until 2019.
Earlier today (Feb 5), the woman appeared in court facing a total of 12 charges but not murder charges. However, the father faces the murder charge.
The woman did not face immediate murder charges because the Attorney-General’s Chamber applied for a discharge as the amount of evidence does not acquittal to murder charges. However, she could still face murder charges in the future if new evidence is presented.
The lawyer representing the woman objected to AGC’s application and wants a complete discharge so that she cannot be charged for murder.
The father faces 13 charges including hiding the girl’s body, child abuse, drugs and other charges which prevents the course of justice.
The mother allegedly hit the victim with a belt and hanger, slapping, pinching and force-feeding the victim chilli.
The child’s body was allegedlly burned by the couple before hiding it in the metal pot.
Thankfully the rest of their children is still alive.
The case has been adjourned to March 2