Couple jailed more than 15 years each over fatal abuse of their baby boy
A Singaporean couple has been sentenced to over 15 years in prison each for the fatal abuse of their eight-month-old son. The judge emphasized that despite their youth, they were well-supported and must be held accountable for the persistent abuse that led to the infant's death.
Why it matters
This case highlights the severity of child protection laws and the judicial system's stance on parental accountability in cases of domestic abuse.
Chloe Gan Ci Xuan, 23, and Neo Jia Ming, 27, were sentenced respectively to 15 years and three months' jail and 16 years' jail for various charges over the death of their son, Trevor Neo Yu Hin.
A stock image of a baby's feet. An eight-month-old child in Singapore died after persistent abuse by his parents. (Photo: iStock)
Lydia Lam 21 Oct 2026 10:27AM (Updated: 21 Oct 2026 09:33PM) Bookmark Bookmark Share WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email LinkedIn Set CNA as your preferred source on Google Add CNA as a trusted source to help Google better understand and surface our content in search results. Read a summary of this article on FAST. Get bite-sized news via a new cards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FAST Warning: This report contains distressing details of child abuse.
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