Alexander Zurawski: Mum sentenced for killing six-year-old son after hearing 'demonic voices'
- Karolina Zurawska, 42, was sentenced to an indefinite hospital order for killing her six-year-old son, Alexander, after hearing 'demonic voices' at home in Swansea on August 29 last year.
- Zurawska pleaded guilty to manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility, as three psychiatric experts concluded she suffered from a psychotic illness during the incident.
- The judge noted the tragic nature of the event, emphasizing Zurawska's previously loving relationship with Alexander, and stating, 'You are not a wicked mother.'
- Alexander was remembered by his family as a kind and clever child who was helpful despite facing significant medical challenges since birth.
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Neighbour's heard 'animal screams' as mum cut six-year-old son's throat with saw
Six-year-old Alexander Zurawski was found lying in a pool of blood at home in Swansea with his mother Karolina Zurawska kneeling next to him with a handsaw at her side (Picture: PA/Media Wales) A mum who cut her son’s throat with a saw and tried to stab her own father to death has been detained indefinitely. Six-year-old Alexander Zurawski was found lying in a pool of blood at home in Swansea with his mother Karolina Zurawska kneeling next to hi…
Alexander Zurawski: Mum sentenced for killing six-year-old son after hearing 'demonic voices'
Karolina Zurawska is handed an indefinite hospital order - with three psychiatric experts concluding the 42-year-old was in the grip of a "psychotic episode" during the attack.
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