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Mother confesses: baby's body discovered in Vienna clinic - trial in July!
Mother accused of murdering her newborn in Vienna: trial begins on July 8, 2025 after a bloody act upon discharge from the hospital.
Mother confesses: baby's body discovered in Vienna clinic - trial in July!
On June 24, 2025, a 30-year-old mother who committed a tragic and shocking act will stand trial. The trial begins on July 8, 2025, charged with the murder of her newborn child. How vienna.at reported, the circumstances of the case received widespread public attention. The child's body was found in a waste container outside the clinic in Vienna-Favoriten after it disappeared from the neonatal ward on November 21, 2024.
The mother confessed that family problems were the reason for her crime. Her relationship with the child's father was reportedly strained by previous imprisonment and family pressure. The pregnancy, which was discovered in July 2024, led to an emotional state of emergency. The child was born on November 14, 2024; it progressed well until the mother's scheduled discharge on November 21st. But on that day, the mother committed the gruesome act of killing the baby through blunt force trauma. The body had serious injuries, including traumatic brain injury.
Psychological stress in the perinatal period
Mental illness in the perinatal period represents a serious health problem. According to Bern University of Applied Sciences Approximately 20% of women are affected during this phase. This can seriously endanger the health of both mothers and their children. In many cases, this problem is not sufficiently recognized because there is a lack of systematic screening programs.
Additionally reported kleinezeitung.at about another case that also highlights the psychological difficulties of mothers. Here, a 21-year-old woman gave birth to a healthy baby boy in a hotel. She killed the child immediately after birth while she was in a psychological state of emergency. This case highlights the importance of raising mental health awareness and providing support services to pregnant women.
The circumstances that led to these tragic acts are complex and often compounded by social and family pressures. Addressing these issues is important not only for affected families but for society as a whole in order to avoid similar tragedies in the future.
The 30-year-old mother's sentence could range from 10 to 20 years or even life in prison. The trial is highly anticipated as it also offers deeper insights into the psychological stresses that can come with motherhood.