A newborn was thrown from the 4th floor by his 5-year-old sister. Authorities suspect a possible murder out of jealousy
A shocking incident happened in a village in Russia, where a baby of only 21 days died after being thrown out of the window by his sister, a girl of only 5 years.
The authorities are also investigating the fault of the parents, who left the children unattended. PHOTO: Pexels
Everything happened while the children were left alone in the house by their mother and the father was at work. Witnesses say they heard the screams of a little girl at the window of an apartment located on the 4th floor in the village of Vasilyevo, and a few moments later they saw the baby's body on the asphalt.
A witness recounted in horror that they had “softened his feet when he saw what had happened.” The medical teams that arrived at the scene could not do anything for the child, he was declared dead, according to the Russian authorities quoted by Mirror US.
Possible murder out of jealousy
The Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation opened a criminal case in this dramatic case. The investigators consider the hypothesis that the little girl acted out of jealousy after the birth of her little brother.
A criminal case has been opened into the child's death, Russian officials said.
The authorities are also investigating the fault of the parents, who left the children unattended.
“The actions of the parents who left the children unattended, as well as other possible scenarios, are being investigated,” the investigators stated.
“Police officers are now investigating this tragic situation. My condolences to the family and I urge all parents to be vigilant and never leave their children alone.” reported the head of the Zelenodolsk district, Mikhail Afanasyev.
