The Shocking Case of Baby Abduction in Huittinen
On Tuesday, the District Court of Satakunta delivered a verdict in the case of a woman who abducted a baby in Huittinen last September.
The Verdict
- 22-year-old Tiia Tuulia Juurmaa was found guilty of fraud, aggravated assault, and aggravated deprivation of liberty.
- She was sentenced to three years in prison.
- A psychiatric evaluation during the trial concluded that Juurmaa was of sound mind and responsible for her actions.
The Abduction
The abduction took place in September last year when the convicted woman and the victimized mother met in the center of Huittinen for a stroll with the baby carriage.
- The woman had contacted the unsuspecting mother through Facebook and brought a baby carrier that appeared to contain a baby to the meeting.
- During the walk, she suddenly struck the baby’s mother on the head with a hammer.
- After calling an ambulance, the assailant promised to look after the baby until the father could take custody.
- However, she took the baby with her and traveled to Helsinki by bus.
The Capture
A few hours later, the woman was apprehended in Meilahti as she got off the bus, with the baby unharmed in her possession.
The Motive
Days before the abduction, the perpetrator had lied to a man, claiming that she had just given birth to a baby and insinuating that he was likely the father.
- She had led him to believe that she was moving to live with him in Eastern Finland and start a family with him and the baby.
Conclusion
This harrowing incident of baby abduction in Huittinen sheds light on the dangers lurking in unsuspecting encounters and the depths of deception individuals can stoop to.
FAQs
1. What was the sentence for the perpetrator?
The perpetrator, Tiia Tuulia Juurmaa, was sentenced to three years in prison for fraud, aggravated assault, and aggravated deprivation of liberty.
2. Was the baby harmed during the abduction?
Fortunately, the baby was unharmed and safely recovered when the perpetrator was apprehended in Helsinki.