A horrifying incident in Louisville, Kentucky, has left many shocked. A 40-year-old mother is accused of trying to kill her 6-year-old daughter by hitting her on the head with a hammer. The brutal attack allegedly happened in front of the child’s sibling.
What Happened?
The accused mother, Zeinab Abdi, was arrested on Thursday and charged with attempted murder involving domestic violence. Around 12:49 p.m. that day, Louisville Metro Police responded to a report of trouble at a home on Wilson Avenue.
When officers arrived, they found a young girl with serious head injuries inside the house.
According to police, the girl had been hit several times with a hammer. She had multiple skull fractures and brain bleeding. Emergency workers quickly rushed her to Norton Children’s Hospital, where she was listed in critical condition as of Friday morning.
Details from the Investigation
Due to the serious injuries, the case was taken over by the homicide unit. After her arrest, Abdi admitted to police that she has trouble controlling her anger. She said she lost control that day and struck her daughter with a hammer multiple times.
Even more disturbing, her son—who witnessed the attack—told police that after the assault, Abdi tried to go back and continue hitting the girl. He had to physically stop her. According to the boy, she said, “Let me finish her,” as she attempted to return to the child.
Mother in Custody, Court Hearing Scheduled
Abdi is now being held at the Louisville Metro Detention Center. As of now, no bond information has been released. She was scheduled to appear in court for her arraignment on Friday morning.
The case has shaken the local community. Neighbors expressed shock and disbelief upon hearing the news. One resident, Donald Edison, said, “I think it’s just terrible.
I don’t know what type of pressure the mother was under to do something like that.” Another neighbor, Brittany Lindell, described the news as “disgusting” and said it gave her “cold chills.”
Community Reacts with Shock and Grief
This heart-wrenching case has left the entire neighborhood in shock. Many people are wondering what could lead a parent to hurt their own child so violently. Authorities continue to investigate, and social services are likely to get involved, especially considering the presence of other children in the home.
This tragic case from Kentucky highlights a dark side of domestic violence that involves children. A mother who should have been a protector now faces a serious charge for trying to take her daughter’s life.
The 6-year-old victim is still fighting for her life, and many in the community are left with deep sadness and confusion over the horrific act. It serves as a strong reminder of the importance of mental health support and domestic violence awareness.
