Breakthrough in the case of the death of a three-year-old child on December 26 after three days in hospital.
The little boy's mother has been registered as a suspect: she was at home when the child, who lives in Brunico, was rescued and transferred to the hospital. Registration was also necessary to arrange for an autopsy.
The Bolzano Public Prosecutor's Office is investigating for voluntary homicide in the presence of mistreatment . The Carabinieri intervened to provide assistance and the child's conditions immediately appeared extremely serious. The medical staff at the hospital reported the presence of numerous bruises and hematomas on the body, hypothesizing that the serious brain injuries found were the result of malicious acts.
The autopsy was performed on December 30 at the hospital in Bolzano.
"At present, the autopsy results have not yet been received, as the pathologist in charge has reserved the right to present her assessments within 60 days of the assignment. From an initial and superficial assessment, no elements have emerged to confirm the investigative hypothesis, but at this stage, malicious actions cannot be excluded. In any case, the principle of innocence applies", communicates the Bolzano Public Prosecutor's Office.
(Online Union)
