4-Year-Old Girl Dies After Being Beaten by Relative in Cavite
A four-year-old girl lost her life in a heartbreaking incident after being beaten by a relative in Dasmariñas, Cavite.
Child abuse happens when a parent, guardian, or any adult causes harm to a child, puts them at risk, or fails to give them the proper care they need. It comes in different forms. Physical abuse is when a child is hurt through actions like hitting, kicking, or burning
At its heart, child abuse is a violation of a child’s right to be safe, loved, and cared for.
On Wednesday evening (September 23, 2025), a young girl, full of innocence and promise, died after being beaten by a relative inside their home in Barangay Salawag. The incident garnered various reactions from the online community.
Authorities identified the suspect only by the name Beverly, a 20-year-old family member. Based on the initial police investigation, the child was repeatedly struck with a piece of wood on different parts of her body. The brutal act left her with injuries that proved fatal.
Neighbors rushed to help, and the child was immediately taken to the hospital. Sadly, despite efforts to save her, she was declared dead on arrival. The incident quickly spread through the neighborhood, leaving many residents heartbroken.
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Police have since taken the suspect into custody. She is now detained at the Dasmariñas Police Custodial Facility and is facing charges of parricide, a crime involving the killing of a close family member.
Authorities continue to look deeper into the circumstances that led to this violent act.
The incident has sparked sorrow and concern among locals, who are calling for stronger protection for children within their communities. Many expressed their sadness, saying that no child deserves to suffer such cruelty, especially at the hands of someone within the family.