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Mother Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Murdering Teenage Son After Brutal Abuse

KO YONG-CHUL Reporter / Updated : 2025-07-18 20:44:55
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Busan District Court Delivers Harsh Punishment to Biological Mother for Habitual Child Abuse and Murder

On the 18th, the Busan District Court Criminal Division 6 (Presiding Judge Kim Yong-gyun) sentenced Ms. A, a woman in her 40s, to 25 years in prison on charges of habitually abusing her teenage son for several years and murdering him through a brutal 7-hour assault (Violation of the Special Act on the Punishment of Child Abuse Crimes, Child Abuse Murder, etc.). The court also ordered Ms. A to complete 120 hours of child abuse treatment programs and imposed a 7-year employment restriction in child-related institutions. This ruling is considered a very stern holding of the perpetrator, the biological mother, accountable amidst growing social awareness regarding child abuse crimes.

Three Years of Hellish Abuse 

It was revealed that the defendant, Ms. A, habitually abused her son, B (17), for approximately three years, from January 2022 to January 2025. The shocking revelation that Ms. A conspired with her neighbor, Ms. C, to inflict violence upon B adds further dismay. Ms. A assaulted B 2-3 times a week, and her methods became increasingly brutal.

Last January, Ms. A tied B's arms and legs, taped his mouth, and continued the assault for a staggering 7 hours. She even committed unimaginable acts of cruelty, such as pouring hot water on B's thighs and knees. Despite B showing severe abnormal symptoms, including his body going limp due to the assault, Ms. A took no action and neglected him, ultimately leading to B's death from traumatic shock. Throughout the trial, sighs of despair continued at the fact that the victim child died in extreme pain in the care of a guardian who should have been the safest.

The Court's Solemn Rebuke 

The court pointed out that B had been exposed to repeated abuse from a young age, leaving him in a psychological state where he couldn't even resist, emphasizing the seriousness of child abuse murder. The court stated, "Every child has the right to grow up happily in a stable family environment, and crimes that infringe upon their lives are even more reprehensible because they lack the ability to protect themselves."

This ruling appears to be an application of the strengthened sentencing guidelines for child abuse crimes, which came into effect in March 2022. The Supreme Court Sentencing Commission raised the sentencing standards for child abuse murder cases, allowing for sentences ranging from a minimum of 7 years in prison to death or life imprisonment. Particularly, the "Jeongin incident" led to a heightened societal demand for severe punishment for child abuse. The 25-year prison sentence for Ms. A is interpreted as a reflection of these societal demands and the court's strong will.

Ongoing Child Abuse Issues and Challenges 

Meanwhile, the police are also investigating Ms. C, the neighbor who is suspected of abusing B alongside Ms. A, on charges of violating the Child Welfare Act, among others. In child abuse cases, thorough investigation and punishment of accomplices, not just the primary perpetrators, are also crucial.

This incident once again reminds our society of the seriousness of child abuse and the tragedies it causes. Child abuse is not merely an individual problem but an issue that the entire society must collectively address. Early detection and protection of victimized children, along with strict punishment for perpetrators and systematic education and management to prevent recidivism, are desperately needed. Furthermore, strengthening child abuse reporting obligations and ensuring active intervention when signs of abuse are detected require the attention and effort of all members of society. Legal and institutional reinforcements, along with continuous improvement in overall societal awareness, must be sustained to ensure that children can grow up in a safe and happy environment.

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