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Parents sent to prison after 3-month-old baby dies from suspected abuse in Sabadell
A couple has been sent to prison in Sabadell, Barcelona, after their 3-month-old baby died in hospital from injuries consistent with violent shaking, authorities confirmed on Sunday.
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In brief
The 3-month-old was taken to Hospital Parc Taulí on 24 June after being reanimated at home, and died on 26 June from injuries suggesting violent shaking.
Both parents were arrested and, on 28 June, ordered into prison by the investigating judge on charges of homicide, injuries and mistreatment.
Hospital staff alerted police after detecting signs of abuse, triggering the Catalan government's established procedures for the protection of minors.
The Health Department will carry out an internal review and, along with the Presidency, has committed to cooperating with the judicial investigation while respecting confidentiality.
- 23 JunParents call 112 after baby stops breathing at home on the night of San Juan.
- 24 JunBaby admitted to Hospital Parc Taulí after being reanimated by emergency medical staff.
- 26 JunBaby dies at 8 a.m.; medical tests reveal injuries consistent with violent shaking.
- 28 JunInvestigating judge orders both parents to be remanded in prison.
The events
On the night of 23 June, the parents called emergency services after the baby stopped breathing at the family home in Sabadell. Paramedics reanimated the infant at the scene and transferred him to Hospital Parc Taulí. The baby was admitted on Wednesday 24 June but died early Friday morning, 26 June, at 8 a.m.
Medical alert and police investigation
After carrying out tests, medical staff at the hospital observed symptoms compatible with the baby having been shaken violently. They immediately alerted the Mossos d'Esquadra, triggering child-protection protocols. Investigators from the Sabadell unit arrested both parents as suspected perpetrators of homicide, injuries and mistreatment. Authorities are also examining whether the infant had older injuries that would suggest previous episodes of abuse.
Judicial decision
On Sunday 28 June, the investigating judge at the Court of Instance Plaza 3 in Sabadell ordered both parents to be remanded in custody. The couple had moved to Catalonia from Zaragoza just two months ago. The investigation remains open as police continue to gather evidence.
Institutional reaction
Albert Dalmau, the Catalan government's Presidency Councillor, expressed his condolences on social media.
“This death is deeply shocking. We must now respect the judicial investigation and trust that the facts will be clarified and action will be taken with all due force.”
The Health Department confirmed that its Inspectorate will conduct the necessary official inquiries to verify that all procedures were followed correctly.
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Sources and context
- Albert Dalmau
- Councillor of the Presidency of the Catalan Government
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