# Melun assizes: trial of parents of a child who died at 20 months

> The parents of a 20-month-old child who died weighing only 4 kg are on trial at the Melun assizes for failure to provide care, according to a first sub-event dated October 31, 2026. It is specified that the child had not been taken to hospital. On November 3, 2026, the trial of these parents for failure to provide care continues.

**In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 2 events in Seine-et-Marne, followed from 31 October 2026 to 4 November 2026. 4 articles from 2 sources (justice); last updated on 4 November 2026 at 11:31. Reported toll: 1 death.

- Status: ongoing
- Category: Justice
- Place: Seine-et-Marne
- First detected: 31 October 2026 at 09:28
- Updated: 4 November 2026 at 11:31
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/stories/264-melun-assizes-trial-of-parents-of-a-child-who-died-at-20-months

## Reported figures

- 1 deaths

## Timeline (2 events)

### 31 October 2026 — [Melun assize court: parents of 20-month-old deceased child tried for failure to provide care](https://acturadar.com/en/events/5614-melun-assize-court-parents-of-20-month-old-deceased-child-tried-for-failure-to.md)

A 20-month-old child, weighing only 4 kg, has died; his parents are being tried at the Melun assize court for failure to provide care.

2 sources, 2 articles · Melun — Seine-et-Marne

### 3 November 2026 — [Parents on trial for failure to provide care after child dies at 20 months](https://acturadar.com/en/events/7925-parents-on-trial-for-failure-to-provide-care-after-child-dies-at-20-months.md)

A 20-month-old child weighing 4 kg died without being taken to hospital; his parents are on trial for failure to provide care.

1 sources, 2 articles · Not located

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