A Taiwanese man was arrested for decapitating his 84-year-old mother with a knife.
A Tragic Case of Filicide in New Taipei City

5 July 2023
In a shocking case of filicide that occurred in New Taipei City four days ago at 4 pm, a 59-year-old man used two kitchen knives to sever the head of his 84-year-old mother. The incident took place in a residential area and left everyone stunned.
The police arrived on the scene and found that the victim's head had already been severed from her body, leaving behind a gruesome scene. It is understood that the suspect attacked his mother while she was eating, from behind, with a knife. He then discovered that his mother was not dead and ran to the kitchen to pick up another knife.
The reason for such hatred towards his own mother remains unclear, but it has sparked outrage among the community. Some have come to pay their respects, while others seek justice for their parents. "I would never have dreamed that I would die in the hands of my own son," said one mourner. "The devil."
The translator is afraid that such a tragedy may happen again if nothing is done to prevent it. "Rearing children is a way to prevent aging," said one person, adding that "the bed is too uncomfortable" and that the suspect "can really punch."
The incident has sparked calls for stronger laws and measures to prevent such tragedies from happening again. "Can you quickly translate this sentence into English?" asked one social media user. "Have you already nailed everything in place, and yet still manage to pull this off?"
Another person commented that they had met an elderly woman who had been attacked by her son last year, with the incident possibly being caused by the son's mental illness. The incident has left the community in shock and mourning.
It is a reminder of the dark side of human nature and the importance of addressing issues such as mental health and family relationships to prevent such tragedies from happening again.
