In Sochi, officials from the Investigative Committee detained Oksana Lyutaya, a 33-year-old resident who is married to raw food blogger Maxim Lyuty. The detention followed the tragic death of the couple’s one-month-old son while he was being transported to a hospital. Police and the press office provided updates about the case, outlining the sequence of events that led to the infant’s death.
The authorities charged Lyutaya under the article that covers causing the death of a child through neglect. Investigators noted that the child’s birth occurred at home and that the family did not register the birth in medical records, a point cited in the initial case materials as part of the inquiry.
According to the investigation, deteriorating health and a prolonged period of not feeding reportedly prompted the couple to attempt to deliver the baby to a medical facility on March 8 of the present year. Despite their efforts, the infant died before the child could reach the hospital, according to the official report.
As the case advances, the court will decide on the restraining measure to apply to Lyutaya. The investigation has indicated that house arrest is a possible option under consideration as the proceedings continue. The investigative process remains active, with authorities pursuing additional details and testimonies.
Earlier reports also stated that Lyuty’s wife was allegedly undisclosed during her pregnancy, a situation described in the materials as a secret kept from neighbors while the family prepared for the arrival of their child. The evolving case has drawn attention to issues surrounding home births, medical documentation, and the responsibilities of guardians when a newborn’s health is at risk.