Analyzing the Disturbing Trend of Parents Who Murder Their Own Children: delving into the psychology, motives, and patterns behind this heinous crime. Studies have shown that filicide (the act of killing one’s own child) is most commonly committed by mothers, often due to mental illness or extreme stress. Notable cases include Susan Smith, who drowned her two young sons in a car in 1994, and Andrea Yates, who drowned her five children in a bathtub in 2001. The investigation into these chilling crimes reveals the dark depths of human behavior and the devastating impact on families and communities.
