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Boy orphaned after parents kill themselves
(China Daily)
Updated: 2008-11-25 09:14

A young couple in Chongzhou, Sichuan province, both committed suicide after a family squabble, making their 2-year-old baby the biggest victim.

The 21-year-old mother, surnamed Huang, ended her life by drinking pesticide after the spat a few days ago and her husband killed himself in the same manner on Nov 15.

Neighbors were shocked by the news because the two always seemed to be in a stable relationship.

After the tragedy, SOS of Chengdu called on the public to cherish life for the sake of children.

(Chengdu Evening News)