Process in Bremgarten: Parents charged with the murder of severely disabled child

Process in Bremgarten: Parents charged with the murder of severely disabled child

Bremgarten (dpa) - In a tragic case in Switzerland, a German couple is under murdering after they have killed their disabled child. The process, which begins in Bremgarten in the canton of Aargau, causes a sensation. At the first hearing last week, the mother said in court that she would repeat the crime. A description of the background gives an insight into the desperate location of the family and raises many questions.

The couple, who previously lived in Hägglingen, a small town near the German border, was faced with the demanding care of their three -year -old child. The girl who was born with a serious cerebral disease needed comprehensive medical care. According to the mother, the child suffered pain continuously, which led to the decision to end their suffering. This statement makes many shiver in the courtroom and gives reason for intensive discussions about the emotional and psychological stress, with which parents of severely disabled children are often confronted.

outrageous acts

According to the information known in the process, the parents mixed the child into their porridge, among other things, the drug Ecstasy. This decision not only represents a dangerous action, but also throws a light on the despair with which they lived in their situation. According to reports, the father pressed a cloth on the face of the girl, while the mother was next to it, which finally led to the child's death. After the crime, the couple put the girl back to bed and the next morning called the rescue workers, who came with the indication that the child was lifeless in the cradle.

In addition to the indictment against the parents, the girl's grandmother is also charged with aid for the crime. She is accused of supporting the couple in their terrible decision. Despite the indictment, the mother emphasized that she and her partner would continue to be together. At the first hearing, the trio looked surprisingly, which was perceived by some spectators.

The case that is supposed to lead to a judgment on Friday raises considerable ethical questions. In addition, he will remind society of how important support systems and help for families seem to be who have to deal with such extreme stress. A certain dismay spreads in public, which focuses not only on the deeds themselves, but also on the underlying circumstances. The court will now decide whether the couple understand the severity of their actions sufficiently and which punishment would be appropriate, with up to 18 years in prison.