A Cairo court has decided to extend the detention of a 32-year-old woman, the mother of an infant found dead in a building in the El-Marj area. The woman's detention was extended for 15 days pending further investigation into the circumstances surrounding the infant's death. The infant was found wrapped in a blanket in the building's entrance.
According to the forensic medical report, the infant was approximately one year old and showed no visible signs of injury or violence. The report also stated that an examination of the infant's internal organs revealed pathological changes consistent with diabetes, which led to severe complications that ultimately resulted in the infant's death.
The forensic report further revealed that the infant's death was caused by complications related to diabetes, which led to a severe disturbance in blood sugar levels, resulting in a critical failure of bodily functions and ultimately death. The report's findings suggest that the infant's death was due to natural causes related to the pre-existing medical condition.
The incident came to light when police received a report of a dead infant found in a building in the El-Marj area. Upon investigation, it was discovered that the infant's mother was a 25-year-old woman who worked collecting plastic materials from the streets. The woman had left the infant in the care of her friend, the 32-year-old woman who was detained.
The 32-year-old woman told investigators that she had been caring for the infant for about two months after the mother left. She claimed that the infant's health had deteriorated, and she had taken him to Al-Zahraa Hospital, where he was diagnosed with diabetes and experienced seizures. The woman stated that she had left the hospital before receiving news of the infant's death.
The mother of the infant was subsequently arrested and told investigators that she did not have a birth certificate for the child. She also stated that she had been in an informal marriage with a 27-year-old man who had left her about a year ago, and she did not know his current whereabouts.
The investigation into the infant's death is ongoing, with the authorities looking into the circumstances surrounding the child's death and the roles of those involved in his care. The case has been referred to the public prosecutor for further investigation and potential charges.
Key points
- The Egyptian court has extended the detention of the mother of an infant found dead in a Cairo building for 15 days pending further investigation.
- The forensic report revealed that the infant's death was caused by complications related to diabetes.
- The authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the infant's death and the roles of those involved in his care.
