Outrage as China dad forgives girlfriend who killed his son by kicking him in the belly

A father from southern China has sparked public outrage after signing a letter of understanding to forgive his girlfriend, who killed his 18-month-old son by kicking him in the belly.The case, which occurred in Guangdong province, received widespread attention after the boy’s mother, the man’s ex-wife, called for a thorough investigation.The ex-wife, surnamed Xie, stated that she separated from her husband in April last year. They were married for over a decade and had two sons together. She secured custody of their elder son, while her ex-husband, surnamed Li, obtained custody of the toddler.In November last year, Xie received an unexpected call from her ex-father-in-law telling her of her younger son’s death and requesting permission to bury him at their ancestral home.Xie quickly rushed to the hospital, where Li was already processing the paperwork for cremating their son.Online observers expressed outrage at the father’s reaction to his son’s death, with one commenting, “The father’s indifference is more chilling than the abuser’s fist.” Photo: xxcb.cnUpon arrival, the doctor informed Xie that her son had injuries to the back of his head, and his abdomen was “swollen like a balloon.” They recommended an autopsy.