Kuwait’s Criminal Court has handed down a death sentence to a Filipino domestic worker convicted of murdering her employer’s 18-month-old son in December at a residence in Sabah Al Salem. According to court proceedings, the maid placed the toddler inside a washing machine after reportedly being “annoyed” by him.
The horrific incident shocked the nation when the boy’s parents discovered him in critical condition and rushed him to Jaber Al Ahmad Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Investigators quickly apprehended the worker, and she later confessed to the act during questioning.
Prosecutors presented medical and forensic evidence confirming the cause of death, and the court determined the crime was premeditated and carried out with deliberate intent. The ruling reflects Kuwait’s strict stance on violent crimes, especially those involving children.
The case has drawn widespread condemnation from the public and advocacy groups, prompting renewed discussion about domestic labor conditions, recruitment practices, and the psychological screening of household workers to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
