Russian woman who tried to kill her son with vinegar called her motive

A resident of St. Petersburg, accused of trying to kill a 12-year-old son with disabilities, said during the interrogation that she was very tired and was haunted by bad thoughts. About it RIA Novosti reported in law enforcement agencies.

“During the interrogation, the woman said that she was very tired and was haunted by bad thoughts,” the source said.

According to investigators, the woman tried to drown her son in the lake, first pouring 70 percent acetic acid down his throat and pouring it on his face. The boy was able to get ashore and contact passers-by who called an ambulance.

On Saturday, the joint press service of St. Petersburg courts announced the arrest of the woman for two months. She was charged with attempted murder.

There are also two daughters in the family. The child is under medical supervision.