Singaporean parents jailed after 8-month-old son dies from severe abuse
A Singaporean couple who regularly abused their first child after he was born, resulting in his death at the age of eight months, were sentenced to jail on Wednesday. Chloe Gan Ci Xuan, 23, and Neo Jia Ming, 27, were sentenced respectively to 15 years and three months’ jail and 16 years’ jail for various charges over the death of their son, Trevor Neo Yu Hin. Gan pleaded guilty to three charges…
Singaporean parents Chloe Gan and Neo Jia Ming were sentenced to jail for the death of their eight-month-old son, Trevor Neo Yu Hin, who died from severe abuse. Gan received a 15-year and three-month prison term, while Neo was given a 16-year sentence. Both pleaded guilty to various charges related to their son's abuse. The couple began shaking Trevor frequently to stop him from crying and eventually started smothering him.
Trevor suffered bruises and other injuries due to their violent actions. Despite medical interventions, the parents continued to abuse their child, with the final incident occurring in early September 2024. The court heard that Gan may have had an adjustment disorder, but neither parent showed any signs of mental illness. The prosecution had sought longer sentences, but Gan's lawyers argued for a reduced term considering her youth and mental condition.
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