Mother accused of murdering baby boy in Perth named
Jacinta Beth Sells, 31, is charged with murdering her son early Monday morning, in what police allege is a domestic violence homicide.
Police and paramedics were called to the Balcatta residence about 3am following reports a child had been seriously injured.
The infant was found with suspected stab wounds and was declared dead at the scene.
WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch said police will allege the death is a family violence incident, with family members present at the time.
'There was a male, a female and a young person,' he said.
'This is a trauma that no one will ever recover from, the family are deeply affected.'
Mr Blanch said first responders arrived to a 'horrific' crime scene.
'There would be very few cases where you would have a crime scene of such a horrific nature for our officers and for first responders involved,' he said.
'It's something that will most likely haunt them for the rest of their careers.'
Ms Sells appeared in court in Perth on Wednesday.
She did not apply for bail and was remanded in custody. She is scheduled to appear in Stirling Gardens Magistrates Court in August.
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