Continuing a rather gruesome week - this newborn survived but his story is terrible. It turns out that he was born in a poor area in Laranjeiras do Sul, Brazil. He was then buried alive by his mother. Neighbors were alerted to the situation by a dog, who was smelling the location and who had begun to dig up the baby. Police were called to the location and rescued the lad. The mother has been arrested and charged with attempted murder.
Different societies have different views on recent mothers who try to kill their babies. Very strange "post-partum" maladies are reported, as hormonal swings cause odd reactions. Often the penalty for post-partum murder is lower than that of "regular" ? murder because there is an opportunity for temporary insanity. It's a real problem and not one to be mocked ala Mr Tom Cruise.
10-11-2006, 11:34 AM
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