A woman has been charged with the murder of her four-year-old son after she walked into a police station and reportedly admitted to cooking and consuming parts of his body. The 32-year-old suspect, whose identity remains undisclosed due to legal constraints, confessed to the crime upon surrendering herself to authorities in Wyong, a town in New South Wales, Australia.

Following her surrender at Wyong Police Station on Saturday at 4:40 pm, the woman disclosed to officers that she had ingested portions of her son. Subsequently, a welfare check was conducted at her residence, where law enforcement officers encountered a disturbing scene.

Local reports indicate that law enforcement officials discovered the deceased body of the child, who had suffered significant arm and leg injuries and appeared to have been dead for some time. The crime scene has been secured at the home located in a tranquil seaside neighborhood north of Sydney, with homicide detectives from the state police leading the investigation.

In addition to the forensic procedures carried out on the woman, which included collecting a cheek swab, blood sample, and material from under her nails, authorities clarified that the purpose was not for obtaining suspect DNA.

Superintendent Chad Gillies, Commander of Tuggerah Lakes Police District, expressed the importance of meticulously investigating the case to understand the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident. He emphasized the significance of providing support to the involved officers while ensuring justice for the child.

Neighbors described the young victim as a cheerful and playful child who enjoyed playing with his toys and a pet puppy. The community has been deeply affected by the tragic event, with many expressing disbelief and sadness over the loss of the “little angel.”

The accused woman is scheduled to appear in court on September 1, as the investigation continues to unfold.