Police in Western Uusimaa have released new information about their investigation into a newborn's death. The infant died in a private residence in Lohja on October 17.
Officials confirm the baby was born and died on site that evening. The mother and her partner were both present during the incident. The partner made the emergency call to authorities.
Emergency responders attempted resuscitation, but the newborn did not survive. Police arrested the mother as the primary suspect on October 21.
Criminal Commissioner Maria Hietajärvi stated investigators are examining the partner's possible involvement. Officers detained the partner at the scene but released them after questioning.
Police currently see no need to seek the partner's detention based on available evidence. The suspected crime remains classified as murder.
Investigators believe the mother intentionally failed to provide proper care immediately after birth. This alleged neglect led to the newborn's death.
Hietajärvi clarified that neither parent is suspected of direct physical violence against the baby. The case instead involves severe and cruel neglect of a defenseless newborn.
The investigation continues to examine the exact circumstances surrounding the tragedy. Police emphasize their focus remains on determining criminal responsibility for the infant's death.
This heartbreaking case highlights the vulnerability of newborns and the critical importance of immediate postnatal care. The deliberate nature of the alleged neglect makes this particularly disturbing for the local community.