Submitted by RattyHealy75 t3_zz6pch in boston
BostonVagrant617 t1_j29txu1 wrote
Reply to comment by theliontamer37 in Will we ever get an update on the South Boston investigation? by RattyHealy75
It is highly unlikely anyone gets charged in this case. It's difficult if not impossible to determine if the infants/fetuses died while she was giving birth, or if they came out alive and then died/were murdered. Even if it's proven the infants were born alive then died, the prosecution will still struggle to prove murder/manslaughter. The only laws in Massachusetts regarding the mishandling of corpses pertain to grave diggers, and the maximum penalty is a $500 fine.
I read something a month or so ago, and it sounded like the lady who lived in the apartment was a recluse who suffered from untreated mental illness. Life is already kicking her ass, I'm not sure why people are so thirsty to prosecute someone that needs help.
LIATG t1_j2aeybc wrote
she's in assisted living now anyways, she's already being observed outside of the general public. criminal charges would just be jerking her around to end up in a mental health facility anyways
BostonVagrant617 t1_j2ahapr wrote
Agree, just sounds like a sad situation all around, and yet another shining example of why we need more/better resources for individuals dealing with mental health issues or who can't take care of themselves.
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