Infant Abandoned by Mother for 8 Days, Found Dead ⁣Upon Return

A disturbing incident has come ‌to light ​in Kaohsiung, where ⁣a 4-month-old girl was left home alone for 8 days by her 31-year-old biological mother, surnamed Chen.

According to media ‌reports,⁢ Chen, a single mother, had been receiving ⁤various forms of assistance from the Social Welfare⁢ Centre, including financial aid, baby products, and childcare services. Despite this,⁣ she chose to leave her infant daughter unattended for an extended period.

The incident occurred ⁢when Chen left her rented house before the Mid-Autumn Festival, leaving her baby girl alone for 8 days. Upon her return on the⁣ 23rd, she found ⁤her daughter had died⁢ of starvation.

The Social Affairs Bureau had classified Chen as a vulnerable family since May last year, providing her with numerous forms ‌of support. However, Chen failed to hand over her baby‍ to a carer before leaving ⁢for her trip.

An investigation ⁢into the incident has been launched, with preliminary findings suggesting that the infant had been dead for a long time and had not eaten for several days. The police believe that Chen may⁣ be guilty of starving her daughter to death, and the case has been changed to a murder investigation.

The Qiaotou District Prosecutor’s‍ Office has questioned Chen, and prosecutors believe that she is strongly suspected of ⁤murder. Due ⁢to the risk of collaborating with witnesses, destroying evidence, or escaping, Chen’s ⁢detention has ‍been approved.

The Social Affairs Bureau has taken Chen’s eldest⁤ daughter into care, ‍ensuring her safety and well-being.