The 'mother' who threw her baby, which she gave birth to in the toilet, into a trash container has made a maddening defense.

On November 2, 2023, in Kastamonu, the trial of Cansu Ç. (18), who hid her pregnancy from her family for 9 months and left her male baby, whom she gave birth to in the toilet, wrapped in a trash bag next to a container, continued at the Heavy Penal Court. Cansu Ç., who participated in the hearing via SEGBİS from the prison where she is held, made her defense against the charge of "killing a close relative who cannot defend themselves."

"IF I WANTED TO KILL, I WOULDN'T HAVE CARRIED HIM FOR 9 MONTHS"

Rejecting the accusations against her, Cansu Ç. stated, "I did not abandon my child to death. I left him in the trash container because I thought he was dead. I am very regretful; that’s why I didn’t call an ambulance. I couldn’t tell my family either. This was what came to my mind in that moment's psychology. I haven’t seen my child for a long time. I want to be tried under judicial control; this punishment is not good for me, I am not well. If necessary, I want house arrest. If I had the intention to kill my baby, I wouldn’t have carried him for 9 months; I would have had an abortion. I am very regretful. I request my release." she said.

IT WILL BE CHECKED IF THERE IS PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE ORGANS

The lawyer representing the Kastamonu Provincial Directorate of Social Services and Policies stated that their complaints continue and requested the punishment of Cansu Ç. The public prosecutor requested the continuation of Cansu Ç.'s detention and asked for a definitive report regarding whether there is any weakening in the baby's organs or senses. The court panel decided to continue Cansu Ç.'s detention and, upon the public prosecutor's request, to wait for a definitive report on whether there is any permanent damage to the senses or organs of the baby thrown in the trash, 18 months after the date of the crime. The hearing was postponed to a later date.

WHAT HAPPENED?

On November 2, 2023, in the Kuzeykent neighborhood of Kastamonu, citizens found a male baby wrapped in a trash bag next to a trash container. The baby, who was taken to Kastamonu Training and Research Hospital by health teams who arrived at the scene upon notification, was revived after intense efforts. Following the incident, mother Cansu Ç. was arrested. The baby was placed under protection after treatment in Ankara.