Woman admits manslaughter of 5-year-old son found malnourished with 129 injuries (opens original article in a new tab)

A Hong Kong woman admitted to manslaughter and ill-treatment after her 5-year-old son died from severe malnutrition and 129 injuries, with the boy found weighing less than half the average for his age and showing signs of long-term starvation and abuse.

• A 37-year-old woman in Hong Kong pleaded guilty to manslaughter and ill-treatment of a 5-year-old boy who was found malnourished with 129 injuries.
• The boy, identified as 'Z,' was reportedly starved for months, weighed only 9.7 kg, and had organs that were atrophied due to severe malnutrition.
• The woman had a history of substance abuse and had previously lost custody of her other three children, who were taken by the Social Welfare Department.