Mother Arrested for Murder of 10-Year-Old Daughter

In a shocking incident on Australia’s Gold Coast, 10-year-old Sophie Wang was found dead at her home in Carrara, leading to the arrest of her mother, Yingying Xu, 46, on murder charges. Sophie’s father discovered her unresponsive body, prompting a police investigation that culminated in Xu's arrest more than four hours later on a nearby street. The case has sent ripples of grief through the local community, particularly at Emmanuel College, where Sophie was a fifth-grade student. Prior to the tragedy, Xu posted unsettling TikTok videos discussing "confessing my sins," which are now under scrutiny by detectives. In these posts, she expressed her Christian beliefs, referring to the "trinity" as the "only true god" and lamenting her regrets. The juxtaposition of her online activity with the horrific nature of the crime has raised questions about her mental state leading up to the incident. Community members have expressed their sorrow, with neighbors recalling Sophie as a friendly girl who shared musical interests with their grandchildren. The principal of Emmanuel College, Dan Brown, conveyed the school's devastation in a letter to parents, emphasizing the profound impact of the tragedy on the school community. As the investigation continues, Detective Acting Inspector Kent Ellis described the scene of Sophie’s death as one of the most confronting he has encountered in his 15 years of service. He reassured the public that there is no ongoing threat to community safety, while forensic investigations are expected to take time.