Infant starved to death by influencer's sunlight-only diet, resulting in jail
PTC News Desk: Maxim Lyutyi, a Russian influencer, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for the tragic death of his one-month-old son, Kosmos. Lyutyi's belief in exposing the newborn to sunlight, with the hope of bestowing upon him superhuman abilities, led to fatal consequences.
Kosmos succumbed to malnutrition and pneumonia while being rushed to the hospital in Sochi. Lyutyi, who initially anticipated an early release based on a social media post, now faces over eight years behind bars in a high-security prison after changing his plea to guilty.
The circumstances leading to Kosmos's death reveal a disturbing narrative of unconventional parenting practices. Lyutyi insisted on a strictly vegan 'prana' diet for the infant, rejecting traditional medical care and even subjecting Kosmos to cold baths in the belief that it would strengthen him.
Furthermore, Lyutyi's rejection of medical intervention and insistence on the sunlight-based diet demonstrate his dedication to extreme ideologies. Reports suggest that he aimed to experiment on his son and promote the concept of sustenance derived solely from sunlight, disregarding fundamental nutritional needs.
The tragic ordeal extends beyond Kosmos's untimely demise. Oksana Mironova, the infant's mother, faced coercion and control from Lyutyi, preventing her from seeking proper medical care and nurturing her child as she desired. Mironova's family members expressed regret and frustration over her entanglement with Lyutyi, describing her as being under his control.
Despite the devastating outcome, Lyutyi's change of heart in prison, symbolized by his abandonment of previous beliefs and adoption of meat consumption, offers a glimpse of remorse and realization of the gravity of his actions. As the legal proceedings unfold, prosecutors are seeking a significant sentence for Lyutyi, reflecting the severity of his actions and the irreparable loss suffered by Kosmos and his family.
- With inputs from agencies
