Mom from hell: Durban woman drowns daughter in bucket – ‘for being difficult’

These details aren’t for the faint-hearted. But so far, we understand that police were called to the scene after a nearby resident suspected that the four-year-old victim had been killed. Sure enough, officers who arrived at the property came across the body of the toddler – who also had her hands tied with tape.

Meanwhile, the ‘mom from hell’ admitted to using a rather crude method to murder her daughter. She simply filled a bucket with water, restrained her hands, and put the girl’s head underwater ‘until she stopped moving’.

KZN SAPS confirm court date, charges for murderous mother

The mother is now set to be charged with murder when she arrives at the KwaDukuza Magistrates Court tomorrow. SAPS have since issued a statement on the matter, condemning this senseless act of violence.

“On 26 April, Umhlali police received a complaint of a four-year-old that died in one of the residence in Ballito. Police proceeded to the said address and upon arrival the police met the mother of the child who stated that her child was difficult and troubling her and she decided to drown the child in a bucket full of water until she stopped moving.”

“The child’s hands were also tied with a tape. The little girl was certified dead at the scene. A case of murder was opened for investigation by Umhlali SAPS. The 45-year-old woman was placed under arrest, and charged with murder. She is expected to appear before the KwaDukuza Magistrates Court tomorrow.”

KZN SAPS

• You can read the full statement here:

#sapsKZN A 45-year-old woman is expected to appear before the KwaDukuza Magistrates Court tomorrow for the murder of her four-year-old child. The suspect was arrested in Ballito by Umhlali police yesterday. #ActAgainstAbuse MLhttps://t.co/GDJJymvNko pic.twitter.com/EqrlAytx5L

— SA Police Service (@SAPoliceService) April 27, 2022