Mother admits to drowning her child in Zamboanga del Sur

• A four-year-old girl named Kimberly was found dead along the shores of Tabina, Zamboanga del Sur, on the afternoon of January 20
• The victim’s mother, Cherrylyn, admitted to authorities that she drowned her daughter after hearing voices that commanded her to do so
• Before the incident, witnesses and family members reportedly saw the parents performing what appeared to be a ritual behind their home
• The mother is currently in police custody as investigators look into the possibility that she was suffering from extreme stress or depression

A quiet afternoon in Tabina, Zamboanga del Sur, turned into a nightmare when a four-year-old girl was found lifeless on the beach. The child, identified only as Kimberly, was last seen by neighbors heading toward the sea with her parents on January 20. What initially seemed like a family outing quickly raised alarms when a local official noticed the group bathing in an area that appeared unsafe for a small child.

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The official tried to warn the parents about the danger. However, the situation took a strange turn when the father suddenly ran away, leaving the mother and child alone in the water. By 3:00 PM, residents were horrified to discover Kimberly’s body washed up on the shore. Her mother was nowhere to be found, sparking a manhunt that eventually led to her arrest.

During police questioning, the mother, identified as Cherrylyn, made a chilling confession. She admitted that she was responsible for her daughter’s death. She claimed that "voices" had been speaking to her, telling her to drown the child. She even insisted that a spirit had led her daughter into the deeper parts of the ocean.

Investigators are now looking deeply into the mental state of the suspect. They believe that Cherrylyn might have been going through a period of extreme stress or a severe depressive episode. This theory is supported by statements from the child’s grandparents, who recalled seeing the couple performing a strange ritual and praying behind their house shortly before they headed to the sea.

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The father was initially a person of interest in the case, but he was eventually cleared of any wrongdoing. He denied being involved in the drowning and pointed to his wife as the person who was last seen with Kimberly. He told authorities that he was not part of the act that led to his daughter's death.

As of now, Cherrylyn remains in the custody of the Tabina Municipal Police Station. The community is left in shock, mourning the loss of a young life while waiting for the legal system to address the tragic circumstances. The case highlights the devastating impact that untreated mental health issues can have on families, leading to consequences that no one ever expected.

Tragedies involving family disputes and violence have unfortunately been a recurring theme in recent local news. In Bukidnon, an argument over cockfighting ended in a double tragedy that left the community reeling. The dispute escalated quickly, proving how small disagreements can lead to fatal outcomes when emotions run high.

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In another heartbreaking incident, authorities apprehended a man following the fatal stabbing of his own spouse. The suspect was taken into custody after a pursuit, as police continue to investigate the motives behind the violent act. These incidents serve as a grim reminder of the need for better conflict resolution and mental health support within households.

Source: KAMI.com.gh