A toddler was discovered lifeless in an apartment in Halle.
In the state of Saxony-Anhalt, a grandmother stumbled upon the lifeless body of her granddaughter in her crib. The specific cause of the child's death is yet to be determined. It is currently being speculated that the girl died due to burn marks on her body, which the mother attributes to a malfunctioning shower.
Police in Halle found the corpse of a two-year-old girl within an apartment. While the exact cause of her death is still a mystery, an autopsy scheduled for Monday is expected to provide some answers. The events might lead to either an accidental or criminal investigation, as mentioned by a police spokesperson.
On Sunday afternoon, an emergency call was placed to the control center because of a medical emergency within an apartment in Paulusviertel. When the police arrived at the scene, they found the toddler unresponsive. Attempts to resuscitate the child were unsuccessful, with efforts discontinued. The police are currently investigating all potential avenues.
Although unconfirmed by authorities, reports from "Bild" and "Mitteldeutsche Zeitung" indicate that the deceased child had reddish marks on her body, which could signify burns. The girl's mother claimed that the apartment's instantaneous water heater was broken. She believes the hot shower the night prior accidentally resulted in her daughter's death. The father was bathing the child when the water quickly became hot. The police have not released any information regarding this theory.
The parents failed to notice the burn marks on their child's body, placing her to sleep as is. The grandparents discovered their granddaughter dead in bed on Sunday, while they were out with the older daughter. The younger daughter is currently under the supervision of the child welfare office.
Forensic professionals checked the crime scene and confiscated various items, including the child's bedding.
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The tragic discovery of burn marks on the child's body has sparked international interest, with media outlets from around the world covering the story. In light of these allegations, a potential criminal investigation involving child endangerment or neglect could arise in Saxony-Anhalt.
Source: www.ntv.de
