Couple pleads guilty to regularly abusing their baby, who died after being smothered
A Singaporean couple has pleaded guilty to the abuse and subsequent death of their eight-month-old son. The child suffered from persistent physical abuse, including smothering and shaking, throughout his short life.
Why it matters
This case underscores the critical need for child protection services and highlights the tragic consequences of domestic child abuse.
Trevor Neo Yu Hin was abused by his parents, Chloe Gan Ci Xuan, 23, and Neo Jia Ming, 27, from when he was just over a month old and eventually died when he was eight months old.
A stock image of a baby's hand. An eight-month-old child in Singapore died after persistent abuse by his parents. (Photo: iStock) New: You can now listen to articles. This audio is generated by an AI tool.
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