An Obetz mother has been arrested and charged with the murder of her two-year-old son in a case that has sent ripples through the Columbus area. Lemou Cire, 39, appeared before a judge yesterday after admitting to suffocating her son, Ibiahim Dieng, On Tuesday morning in their Holstein Drive home. According to the Franklin County Municipal Court, Cire is facing charges of aggravated murder and has been issued a $1 million bond.
At her arraignment, as reported by NBC4i, Cire admitted to placing her hand over the mouth of Dieng while using the other hand to cover his nose, effectively stopping his breathing and resulting in his death. The police report detailed the chilling confession. Cire is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on Oct. 25, where further case details are expected to emerge.
In corroborating details, The Columbus Dispatch notes that the criminal complaint against Cire describes the same suffocation method. This information was revealed during an investigation by the Obetz Police Department, where Cire recounted the series of events that led to the tragic death of her young son.
Adding to the story, WBNS has reported that during her arraignment, Cire’s mental health was brought into question by the child's father, who said that her mental health had deteriorated over the past weeks, which could potentially play a significant role in the legal proceedings that are unfolding and will continue to be scrutinized as Cire faces the justice system.
