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Gabija Saveiskyte

After Mom Ends Her Family’s Lives, People Spark Outrage By Trying To Defend Her

In a shocking family tragedy, Marine Basmajian, who had reportedly welcomed a baby girl just six days earlier, allegedly took the lives of her husband and two young children, including the newborn, on May 27 last month.

As details of the case emerged, acquaintances of the family and many netizens speculated that postpartum depression may have played a role, with some questioning whether warning signs had been missed in the days following the birth.

However, that line of reasoning sparked significant backlash from others who argued that the public would react very differently if the suspect had been a man.

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