Mum Who Slit Her Five Children’s Throats Dies In Belgian Clinic

A Belgian convicted murderer has been euthanised 16 years after she slit her five children’s throats with a stolen kitchen knife.

Picture shows Genevieve Lhermitte, 56, in court, undated. She was euthanized 16 years after killing her 5 children in Montigny-le-Tilleul, Belgium, on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. (Newsflash)

Kid killer Genevieve Lhermitte, 56, was euthanised for medical reasons in the municipality of Montigny-le-Tilleul on 28th February.

Her death took place 16 years to the day after she killed her five children in the city of Nivelles while her husband was visiting family in Morocco.

At her trial following the 2007 crime, her lawyer pleaded insanity, claiming she could not be held responsible for her actions.

But judges rejected the insanity plea and sentenced Lhermitte to life imprisonment.

However, she was able to leave prison in the municipality of Forest and enter a psychiatric centre in the municipality of Manage in 2019.

Picture shows Genevieve Lhermitte, 56, in court, undated. She was euthanized 16 years after killing her 5 children in Montigny-le-Tilleul, Belgium, on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. (Newsflash)

She spent two years there before moving to a more open regime. However, she returned to the psychiatric centre following a suicide attempt.

Psychologist Emilie Maroit told local media: “There are three main conditions for being able to be euthanised.

“It’s unbearable physical or psychological suffering, which is certainly her case. A medical case deemed hopeless.

“The evaluation is done by doctors, especially at the psychological level. And then, the patient must clearly and repeatedly express their desire to resort to euthanasia.”

Lhermitte’s funeral took place following her cremation in the town of Gilly on 1st March.

Picture shows Genevieve Lhermitte, 56, with one of her kids, undated. She was euthanized 16 years after killing her 5 children in Montigny-le-Tilleul, Belgium, on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. (Newsflash)

Maroit said: “It’s a symbol for her children, but also a sacrifice. Maybe it was also a way for her to finish what she started.

“Initially, she wanted to end her life when she killed her five children. Maybe it’s a way to do it on the date that was originally planned.”