Tag #Filial Piety

What were the immediate circumstances and contributing factors leading to the death of the 23-year-old and the mother's actions?

In June 2023, in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, a 57-year-old mother admitted to killing her 23-year-old severely disabled son by carbon monoxide poisoning in a sealed caravan. She stated her intention was to die by suicide alongside him due to a perceived lack of future care options for her son, who had aggressive behavioral issues and complex medical needs.