Submitted by RattyHealy75 t3_zz6pch in boston
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BostonVagrant617 t1_j29txu1 wrote
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.
RattyHealy75 OP t1_j29rt7u wrote
Haven’t even thought about that very good point!!
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theliontamer37 t1_j29rnx1 wrote
If they’re smart, and they’re planning on charging her, they won’t release too much information to avoid making jury selection even more difficult.