Shaken Baby Syndrome: Mother of Baby in Vienna Released

The mother and her partner are suspected of attempted murder after they brought the baby to the hospital with numerous severe injuries. During the interrogation, the woman significantly incriminated her partner. The woman's lawyer, Florian Höllwarth, confirmed to the APA an online report by the newspaper "Österreich" about the release from custody.

Pre-trial detention against mother imposed after possible shaken baby syndrome at the end of May

At the end of May, pre-trial detention was imposed on the parents. The 38-year-old Croatian woman was suspected of obstruction of justice and committing the crime. She was ordered not to have any contact with the child, not even through third parties. Additionally, she is prohibited from speaking to anyone about the allegations, according to Höllwarth. In her interrogation, she claimed that the partner had threatened and beaten both her and the baby. The man remains in custody due to suspicion of committing the crime, risk of flight, and obstruction of justice. The woman accused the German man and reported him for continued violence and dangerous threats.

Child admitted to hospital by parents with seizure

The couple had brought the child to the hospital due to a seizure. Medical examinations of the infant raised suspicions of abuse. The hospital immediately filed a report. The doctors found numerous severe injuries, which required the girl to undergo emergency surgery. A medical report is still pending to determine whether it was indeed a case of shaken baby syndrome, according to lawyer Höllwarth. This form of violence can cause fatal brain injuries or lifelong consequences. The woman could be charged with neglect. Investigations into attempted murder are ongoing. The infant is still in the hospital. The Child and Youth Welfare Service (MA 11) has taken custody. "The girl is doing well under the circumstances," said spokeswoman Ingrid Pöschmann. "She drinks, she plays." Possible long-term effects are still uncertain. A risk assessment is underway.

The Vienna police are a point of contact for people who perceive violence or are themselves victims of violence. The police emergency number is available at 133 at any time. The crime prevention unit of the Vienna State Criminal Police Office offers personal consultations via the hotline 0800 216346. Other contacts: Women's Helpline: 0800 222 555 - Vienna Violence Protection Center: 0800 700 217 - Victim Emergency Call: 0800 112 112 - Emergency Call of the Vienna Women's Shelters Association: 05 77 22 - Men's Counseling Center 01/603 28 28.

(APA/Red)

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