Geneva: A Belgian woman who killed her son and four daughters was euthanized. On February 28, 2007, she killed her own children, aged 3 to 14 years, while her husband was away. He then tried to commit suicide but failed and called the emergency room. 56-year-old Hermite was euthanized on February 28. Hermit was chosen to die on the day the children were killed.
The lawyer argued that Hermite had a mental problem and should not be sent to prison, but denied it. Hermite was sentenced to life in prison in 2008. In 2010, Hermit filed a complaint against the psychiatrist who was treating him. The case claimed that a psychiatrist could not prevent the murder and demanded 3 million euros in damages. But after ten years, Hermitte dropped the case. Transferred to mental health center in 2019. Then he applied for euthanasia.
In 2022 alone, 2,966 people were euthanized in Belgium. There was a ten percent increase over 2021. Cancer patients are more susceptible to euthanasia. Since 2014, Belgium has allowed children to undergo euthanasia. Belgium allows euthanasia for those who are mentally or physically unable to bear the pain. The law also states that those requesting euthanasia must be conscious.
English Summary: Belgian mother who killed her five children euthanised