Mother, who fractured her 10-year-old son’s skull after hitting him with a hammer and then stabbed herself with a knife because she thought they were going to end up in slavery

Indiana – In a harrowing case out of Indiana, a 33-year-old mother, identified as B. Fleming, a 33-year-old mother, has pleaded guilty to severe charges in connection with a distressing incident involving her 10-year-old son.

Fleming, who faced charges of attempted murder and neglect resulting in serious bodily injury, admitted to assaulting her son with a hammer in a desperate bid she claimed was to protect them from an imagined threat.

On October 3, 2023, the police officers responded to a distressing scene at the Fleming’s residence. She had made a chilling call to 911, stating,

“So I tried to kill him, I think I killed him, and I stabbed myself.” Upon arrival, officers found both Fleming and her son suffering from life-threatening injuries. The boy, found in bed, was in extreme distress, screaming and exhibiting signs of severe trauma. The investigation revealed that Fleming had struck her son in the head with a hammer before she stabbed herself with a knife. This attack was driven by Fleming’s delusional belief that they were about to be abducted and sold into slavery.

The child was diagnosed with a fractured skull as well as a bleed on or near his brain as a result of the hammer attack. The 10-year-old boy’s condition was initially listed as critical and life-threatening. According to reports, medical staff were unsure if the boy would survive, but he is still alive. After her arrest, Fleming was initially charged with attempted murder. However, as part of a plea agreement, she pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of neglect of a dependent as a level 3 felony, citing mental illness as a contributing factor. The plea deal stipulated a total sentence of 12 years, with seven years suspended. Fleming is to spend three years in Corrections Residential Services followed by two years in home detention.

This plea agreement was crafted under consideration of Fleming’s mental state and the circumstances leading to the tragic event. The agreement reflects a balance between penalizing the criminal act and recognizing the need for mental health treatment. The plea agreement is subject to approval by Superior Court Judge D. Zent, with a sentencing hearing scheduled for September 30. This case highlights the significant challenges and considerations in dealing with criminal acts perpetrated under the influence of mental illness.

Fleming’s case has drawn attention to the importance of mental health support and the complexities involved in assessing legal responsibility when mental health issues are a factor. The court has mandated that Fleming undergo psychological evaluations, emphasizing the role of mental health assessments in judicial processes. The focus in this case remains on ensuring justice for the young victim while addressing the underlying issues that led to such a desperate act. The outcome of the upcoming sentencing will likely serve as a precedent for similar cases, where mental health plays a significant role in criminal behavior.

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