BABY DUMP NEWS, January 31, 2007–v7 #5
January 31, 2007 – 1:23 pm
BABY DUMP NEWS:
A WEEKLY E-CHRONICLE OF NEWBORN ABANDONMENT
INFANTICIDE,
SAFE HAVEN LEGISLATION
AND RELATED ISSUES
January 31 , 2007–v7 #5
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***THIS WEEK***
CALIFORNIA–Charges dropped against boyfriend in Linaras case
MARYLAND–Prosecutor outlines attempts made by Megan Patria to hide pregnancy
PENNSYLVANIA–Police chief blasts power and privilege in Upper Darby; vows to bring justice
VIRGINIA–Landfill searched for body of newborn
GERMANY–Woman arrested in deaths of 3 newborns
…and more!
***STATES***
CALIFORNIA
Santa Clarita Signal, January 27, 2007
Charges dropped against boyfriend in baby’s murder
http://www.the-signal.com/?module=displaystory&story_id=45886&format=html
SANTA CLARITA–Update on the Jacquelin Linaras/Jose De La Cruz Depaz case. (BDN v6 #19, 21, 22, 24, 24A, 50). All charges dropped against de la Cruz; no details. Lianas still held on $1 million bond; prelim set for Feb. 14.
FLORIDA
Miami Herald, January 25, 2007
Abortion case delays funeral for fetus
http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/news/16539027.htm
MIAMI–Prosecutors saying they need to keep body for awhile, hold up Safe Haven for Newborns funeral of fetus known as “Baby Shanice” allegedly born and left to die at abortion clinic. (BDN v7 #4). Retired Catholic Bishop Augustin Roman and Rev. Daisie Overman of the Riverside Baptist Church were to have led graveside service. Investigation revolves around whether baby was born alive; ME’s office estimates 22-week development which falls within FL’s abortion law standards.
MARYLAND
Baltimore Sun, January 26, 2007
Teen painted as deceitful, scared
ANNAPOLIS–Update on the Megan Rene Patria case (BDN v5 #50; v6 #7, 19). During pre-trial hearing, prosecutor argues that Patria, then 17, lied to mother and school officials about pregnancy told the father she’d “taken care of” the pregnancy, and went online to learn how to abort. Prosecutor claims Patria left baby in toilet for about 10 minutes after birth before placing body on towel. Threw baby in trash when her mother came home. Dept. of Juvenile Justice social worker recommends Patria be tried as juvenile.
Annapolis Capital, January 26, 2007
New details emerge in baby’s death
http://www.hometownannapolis.com/cgi-bin/read/2007/01_26-43/TOP
ANNAPOLIS–More on Patria case. Prosecutors say Patria surfed ‘net to find ways to cause miscarriage; joked with friend about having him kick her in stomach. Defense says Patria only considered ending pregnancy in early months; even came up with plan to have friend help her deliver baby and then give it up for adoption by taking it to a church. “The plan may not have been a good plan, a realistic plan..I think it is clear through all reports that Megan Patria did not want to hurt this child.” Patria lied to parents about pregnancy; friend who was aware of pregnant went to school administrators, but Patria lied to them about pregnancy, also. One friend offered to take her to hospital where she could get help keeping baby a secret from her parents (safe haven?) but she refused.
MASSACHUSETTS
Springfield Republican, January 25, 2007
Abandoned baby wanted
http://www.masslive.com/springfield/republican/index.ssf?/base/news-7/1169718254102890.xml&coll=1
WESTFIELD–Update on the Amanda Harris/Baby Peter case (BDN v6 #16, 18, 19). Foster parents petition to adopt baby said to have suffered brain damage from exposure. Harris charged with attempted murder, assault with a dangerous weapon, assault and battery on a child causing substantial injury, reckless endangerment and child abandonment.
NEBRASKA
Submitted testimony from Bastard Nation in opposition to LB 6
http://bastardette.blogspot.com/2007/01/bastard-nations-submitted-testimony.html
NEW YORK
New York Times, January 30, 2007
Baby found dead in Bronx trash chute
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/30/nyregion/30baby.html
BRONX–Body of infant girl 1-2 months old, discovered at bottom of trash shute at Mitchell Houses project. Baby believed to be Hispanic; cause of death unclear. Tenants aren’t aware of any recent births to reisdents.
OREGON
KOIN-TV, Portland, January 29, 2007
Crime Stoppers: Family medical history needed for abandoned baby
http://www.koin.com/Global/story.asp?S=6005565
PORTLAND–Update on Baby Rose Hope/Delta Dawn case. (BDN v7 #2,3). Baby in foster care but ahs developed medical issues that could be treated better if a family medical history were available. $1000 reward offered for information regarding identity of mother. Picture
PENNSYLVANIA
Allentown Morning Call, January 25, 2007
Prominent family to cooperate in probe of dead baby
http://www.mcall.com/news/nationworld/state/all-babydeath0125-cnap,0,1758291.story
UPPER DARBY–Update on Piscopo/Leone case (BDN v7 #4). Piscopo/Leone family says they’ll cooperate with police investigation. Piscopo lawyer says he doesn’t understand allegation by police that they won’t cooperate, since the family reported the death. Upper Darby Police Supt. Michael Chitwood says he has 4 witnesses lined up but suspected mother has been “stashed away” by her lawyers. “My experience…is when you have somebody with power and affluence in a higher economic arena there are roadblocks that are thrown at investigating agencies. When an investigation involves people of a lower socioeconomic level, you don’t see this.” Albert Piscopo is president and CEO of The Glenmede Trust Co, which manages $16 billion for individuals, pensions funds, endowments, and others; founded by 4 children of Joseph N. Pew, founder of Sun Oil.
Delco Times, January 25, 2007
Police focus investigation of dead baby on student
http://www.zwire.com/site/index.cfm?newsid=17746524&BRD=1675&PAG=461&dept_id=18171&rfi=8
UPPER DARBY–Review of case. Supt. Chitwood says initial autopsy was inconclusive; further tests pending. Complains, “people who know what happened have lawyered up.”
Philadelphia Daily News, January 25, 2007
Delays in baby case irk Upper Darby chief
http://www.philly.com/mld/dailynews/news/local/16540368.htm
UPPER DARBY–More comments from Chitwood. Described as “outraged” a stonewalling. “We’re not talking about a traffic ticket here. This is a dead baby.” 6 detectives assigned to case have ID’d probable father who is not a person of interest. Mother won’t be interviewed this week.
Drexel University Triangle, January 26, 2007
Editorial: Don’t go it alone
PHILADELPHIA–Editorial urging women in unplanned pregnancies to seek help from various sources: Planned Parenthood, crisis pregnancies centers, Drexel Student health Center. “One thing we can conclude is that class, although important, cannot solely explain what happened. The affluence of the Drexel Hill family suggests that something else is at work here…There is a stigma attached to out-of-wedlock pregnancy, which discourages women from seeking the help they need. We should work toward a society where young pregnant women do not feel alone, ostracized or ashamed.”
TEXAS
KTGV-TV, Houston, January 25, 2007
Newborn girl died after found wrapped in plastic bag
http://www.newschannel5.tv/News/Other/5603/Newborn-girl-dies-after-found-wrapped-in-plastic-bag
HOUSTON–Newborn found wrapped in plastic bag at suburban apartment in NW Houston DOA at hospital. Suspected mother Chiquita Bailey, 31, taken to hospital for treatment. Family members say Bailey hadn’t “spoken openly” about a pregnancy but had struggled for months with depression. 2 sons staying with relatives.
KHOU-TV, Houston, January 29, 2007
Autopsy: Baby found dead was stillborn
http://www.khou.com/news/local/crime/stories/khou070129_mh_babyinbag.2f7145bc.html
HOUSTON–Harris County ME says baby was dead at birth. Mother can still face charges if toxicology test returns positive.
Houston Chronicle, January 29, 2007
Sibling of Houston baby found dead placed with relatives
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/headline/metro/4509654.html
HOUSTON–CPS places Chiquita Bailey’s 1-year old with relatives.
VIRGINIA
WHSV-TV, Harrisonburg, January 29, 2007
Search for baby
http://www.whsv.com/news/headlines/5399821.html
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY–Sheriff searches county landfill for body of infant reportedly dumped in garbage. Mother said to be college-age woman who gave birth in public restroom then put baby in dumpster. No ID released. Picture.
WASHINGTON
KIRO-TV, Seattle, January 29,2007
Police find, question mother who abandoned baby
http://www.kirotv.com/news/10871854/detail.html
MOUNT VERNON–17-year old who left baby on steps of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church identified due to media attention. “The investigation to this point indicated the young mother was scared and frightened and had concern for her baby, which caused her to place the child in a location where he would be found,” says Sgt. Mark Shipman. No arrest, but prosecutors will review case. Picture.
***INTERNATIONAL***
GERMANY
Monsters and Critics, January 26, 2007
German police dismantle village house after 3 dead babies found
THOREY–Police dismantle walls and paving at house after discovering bodies of 3 babies born at different times to a teenage mother. Woman, now 21, arrested on suspicion of manslaughter, but freed on bond. Admits giving birth at ages 16, 17, and 19.
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