AWESOME! A MOTHER SETS HER OWN CHILDREN ON STORM—THE REAL REASON IS MORE HORRIBLE THAN WE THINK!
A heinous crime has shaken the entire country after it was reported that a mother set her children on fire — but what is even more shocking is the reason behind this tragedy.
A Peaceful Village, Awakened by Screams and Smoke
At five o’clock in the morning in a quiet village in the province of Batangas, residents were awakened by what sounded like children’s screams and a series of explosions of fire. According to witnesses, it was from a small house at the end of the street — the home of a family known for being quiet and private.
The mother, identified as Maria Lourdes “Malu” E., 32 years old, has long been a single mother of three children — ages 7, 4, and 2. But the quiet of her world suddenly turned into a nightmare for the entire community.
THE CRIME: Locked the Door, Lit the Gasoline
According to initial police investigation, Malu intentionally locked the house while her children were sleeping, then poured gasoline on it and lit it. Some neighbors even saw her come out of the house, emotionless, as the fire slowly consumed their home.
The three children, who were trapped inside, could not be rescued. According to the Bureau of Fire Protection, almost nothing was left of the victims’ remains due to the intense heat of the fire.
The Motive: ‘To Save Them from Sin’
Even more terrifying was the mother’s motive, according to her account to authorities. In an unexpected statement, Malu said:
“I don’t want their souls to be defiled. It’s better for them to die now while innocent, than to grow up in a sinful world…”
The statement indicated severe delusions, and Malu was immediately subjected to psychiatric evaluation. According to doctors, she may have what is called “religious psychosis” — a condition in which a person believes that they are being guided by “divine messages” even though they have no basis in fact.
Friends and Relatives, Shocked
Malu’s relatives and friends could not believe the news. They said she was known as a loving mother, quiet, and a frequent churchgoer.
“She was not outgoing, but she was always with her children. She loved them very much,” said a friend close to the family.
But interviews show that there have been signs of a change in Malu’s behavior in recent months. He often shuts himself in the house, cries alone, and is sometimes heard talking to himself as if he is talking to someone.
Authorities: This is not a simple crime
According to the Batangas PNP spokesperson, this is not an ordinary case of child abuse but a deeper case of mental health breakdown.
“We are looking at psychological and spiritual delusion. This is not just a crime — this is a breakdown of the person’s reality,” said Lt. Col. Pedro Ramos.
A Warning: Lack of Mental Health Support
The discussion continues about the lack of mental health support in communities, especially for single mothers. According to DOH data, one in four mothers in the Philippines experience postpartum depression, but almost no access to psychiatric or psychological counseling.
Malu’s case is a clear example of how untreated depression and delusions can lead to tragedy.
Netizens Unite: Justice for Children!
The news broke on social media and quickly became a trending topic. Here are some of the comments:
“This is so bad, I’m crying. I wish she had been helped before it got to this point.”
“Mental illness is real. But the children are so pitiful.”
“There should be a law to regularly screen single parents in the barangay.”
“This is not just a crime — it’s a cry for a better mental health system in the country!”
Children’s Bodies Buried Together
Last week, a somber funeral was held for the three young victims. Hundreds attended, most of them not relatives, but fans of the children in the community who were touched by their plight.
As the small coffins were lowered, the people present could not help but cry — a painful reminder that true evil is sometimes not obvious, until it is too late.
Conclusion: A Tragedy of Silence and Inaction
This case is more than a crime — it is a social alarm. A tragedy that could have been avoided if someone had noticed, if someone had listened, if someone had sympathized.
Hopefully, this will serve as a lesson and a call to all — to observe, listen, and act. Because sometimes, silence is not a virtue, but a warning that something is waiting to explode.