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Daily Record
3 days ago
- Daily Record
Mum arrested after stabbing baby to death in horror attack
Jacinta Beth Sells, 31, is accused of brutally stabbing her baby to death during a drug-fuelled rampage in front of horrified family members. A mum has been charged with murder after her seven-month old baby boy was found stabbed to death in a horrific incident in Australia. Jacinta Beth Sells, 31, was said to be under the influence of drugs when police were called to the family home in Perth, Western Australia, in the early hours of July 14. Emergency crews raced to the scene just after 3am following reports of a "family violence incident", reports the Mirror. As they entered the home they discovered the infant had suffered fatal knife wounds and Sells having been "drug affected". Sells was taken to hospital before being arrested and charged. According to ABC News, the mother appeared in court this week, where she wept as the murder charge was read out. She spent most of the hearing staring at the floor and was remanded in custody. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch said emergency responders arrived at a scene that will "haunt" them for the rest of their professional lives. He added: "There would be very few cases where you would have a crime scene of such a horrific nature for our officers and for first responders involved. It's something that will most likely haunt them for the rest of their careers." It's understood other family members, including a man, a woman and a young person, were also in the house when the tragedy unfolded. The state's premier, Roger Cook, said the case was "dreadful". He added: "Our hearts go out to everyone involved in that. Obviously, there's family and friends who are impacted by the information that's coming through." He also praised the emergency workers who were faced with the harrowing scene, saying they "would have gone into that scene confronted by some very, very difficult circumstances". Sells is due to appear at Stirling Garden Magistrates Court on August 20. The heartbreaking case comes just months after another shocking child murder made headlines across Europe. Earlier this year, a teen mum was accused of stabbing her newborn baby to death before sending a horrifying video to the infant's father in France. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. The baby boy's mother, aged 17, was identifiedas the main suspect after the tragic incident at a flat in Tarare, eastern France. Local reports alleged she sent footage to a man, reportedly the child's father, shortly after the killing, who then phoned the police. The Lyon public prosecutor's office has now opened an investigation into the murder of a minor under 15 years old, according to news broadcaster BFM TV. The body of the baby was reportedly found under a bed, wrapped in a sheet. Investigators believe the baby may have been stabbed with a pair of scissors, and initial examinations suggested the child had likely just been born at the time of the killing.
News.com.au
4 days ago
- News.com.au
‘She needed help': Family says Perth baby's death was preventable
Relatives of a baby who died after allegedly being stabbed to death by his mother say more could have been done to help the family. Jacinta Beth Sells, 31, is charged with murdering her seven-month-old son early on Monday morning in what police allege is a domestic violence homicide. Paramedics were unable to save the infant, who was allegedly found with stab wounds. Police confirmed other family members were present at the time, including a 13-year-old girl who called the police. A spokeswoman for Ms Sells' family told The West that Ms Sells had been regularly visited by the Department of Communities, including just a few days before the alleged murder. 'We met with the Department of Communities yesterday and we told them we were disappointed that they failed,' the family spokeswoman said. 'We affirmed our disappointment in the prior management and support. They visited her on the Thursday or Friday. We asked for the case notes from the visit, and they couldn't produce any. 'She (Jacinta) was doing the best she could in circumstances that most people couldn't imagine – she needed help and was never given the support that she deserved.' The spokeswoman said Ms Sells had recently been struggling with parenting difficulties. WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch said the family had been 'deeply affected' by the baby's death. 'This is a trauma that no one will ever recover from, the family are deeply affected,' he said. 'There would be very few cases where you would have a crime scene of such a horrific nature for our officers and for first responders involved.' WA Premier Roger Cook described the incident as 'incredibly sad and horrible stuff'. 'Our hearts go out to everyone involved in that,' he said.
News.com.au
6 days ago
- News.com.au
Mother accused of murdering baby boy in Perth named
A mother accused of murdering her seven-month-old baby boy in a Perth home has been named. Jacinta Beth Sells, 31, is charged with murdering her son early Monday morning, in what police allege is a domestic violence homicide. Police and paramedics were called to the Balcatta residence about 3am following reports a child had been seriously injured. The infant was found with suspected stab wounds and was declared dead at the scene. WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch said police will allege the death is a family violence incident, with family members present at the time. 'There was a male, a female and a young person,' he said. 'This is a trauma that no one will ever recover from, the family are deeply affected.' Mr Blanch said first responders arrived to a 'horrific' crime scene. 'There would be very few cases where you would have a crime scene of such a horrific nature for our officers and for first responders involved,' he said. 'It's something that will most likely haunt them for the rest of their careers.' Ms Sells appeared in court in Perth on Wednesday. She did not apply for bail and was remanded in custody. She is scheduled to appear in Stirling Gardens Magistrates Court in August.
7NEWS
6 days ago
- 7NEWS
Mother faces murder charge after baby son found dead at family home
A mother has faced court over the alleged murder of her seven-month-old son. Jacinta Beth Sells briefly appeared in the Western Australian Magistrates Court on Wednesday. The 31-year-old allegedly murdered her son in the early hours of Monday at the family's home in the suburb of Balcatta, in Perth 's northern suburbs. Police and paramedics were called to the residence about 3am following reports of a serious assault. The lifeless infant was found with critical injuries and declared dead at the scene. It is believed the boy suffered stab wounds and Sells was drug-affected. He is understood to have died in front of family members, including a 13-year-old girl. A slight woman with long dark hair and a gaunt face, Sells sat motionless in the dock with her head down, flanked by two security guards, before the brief hearing. She stood when the charge against her was read, acknowledging she understood the accusation before being led from the court. WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch previously described the incident as 'horrific' and a 'very sad story'. Sells was remanded in custody to reappear in Stirling Garden Magistrates Court on August 20. In an emergency, call 000.
Perth Now
6 days ago
- Perth Now
Mother faces murder charge after baby son found dead
A mother has faced court accused of the murder of her seven-month-old son in what police allege is a domestic violence homicide. Jacinta Beth Sells briefly appeared in the Western Australian Magistrates Court on Wednesday. The 31-year-old allegedly murdered her son in the early hours of Monday at the family's home in the suburb of Balcatta, in Perth's northern suburbs. Police and paramedics were called to the residence about 3am following reports of a serious assault. The lifeless infant was found with critical injuries and declared dead at the scene. It is believed the boy suffered stab wounds and Sells was drug-affected. He is understood to have died in front of family members, including a 13-year-old girl. A slight woman with long dark hair and a gaunt face, Sells sat motionless in the dock with her head down, flanked by two security guards, before the brief hearing. She stood when the charge against her was read, acknowledging she understood the accusation before being led from the court. WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch previously described the incident as "horrific" and a "very sad story". Sells was remanded in custody to reappear in Stirling Garden Magistrates Court on August 20. 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) Lifeline 13 11 14
