In a tragic incident that took place in Hong Kong, a woman confessed to the murder of her three young daughters by suffocation within their family home, according to South China Morning Post.
According to reports, the incident occurred on Monday (5 June) in a subdivided flat in Sham Shui Po. The 29-year-old woman made a distressing phone call to her mother in the morning, revealing that she had taken the lives of her daughters, aged two, four, and five.
Upon receiving the alarming call, the mother and brother of the woman promptly contacted the authorities, who swiftly arrived at the scene. When the police gained entry to the premises, they discovered the bedroom door locked and resorted to breaking it down. To their horror, they found the three girls unconscious on the bed, accompanied by two pillows and traces of blood nearby.
Initially, the mother had accused her husband of stabbing the girls, but subsequent investigations revealed that they had actually died due to suffocation, with no evidence of knife wounds. Disturbingly, one of the girls had blood present around her mouth and nose.
Subsequently, the woman confessed to being responsible for the tragic deaths. Her mental state was also a cause for concern, as she displayed signs of incoherence and mentioned supernatural entities during her statements. Consequently, she will be admitted to a hospital for a psychiatric evaluation.
The police have revealed that the couple had a troubled relationship, and while all potential motives are being considered, the killings may be linked to the woman’s refusal to relinquish custody of their daughters in the event of a divorce. The family had been living on welfare and had recently moved into the small 200 sq ft flat after the woman suspected her husband of having an affair. It is worth noting that the woman had no prior history of mental illness.
The Hong Kong Social Welfare Department has stated that the mother and daughters were receiving assistance from a non-governmental organization. In light of this tragic event, it is a reminder of the importance of providing support and resources to families in need.
Chief Imam Muhammad Arshad of Hong Kong has also come forward, revealing that the woman’s husband had sought his help regarding their marital issues. The husband expressed a desire to reconcile and continue living with his daughters, but his wife adamantly refused, denying him access to the children.
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