BABY DUMP NEWS, July 4, 2007–v7 #27
July 4, 2007 – 9:43 am
BABY DUMP NEWS:
A WEEKLY E-CHRONICLE OF NEWBORN ABANDONMENT
INFANTICIDE,
SAFE HAVEN LEGISLATION
AND RELATED ISSUES
July 4, 2007 –v7 #27
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Marley Elizabeth Greiner, Executive Chair, Bastard Nation
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July 4, 2007: Hawai’i: Bastard Nation thanks Gov. Linda Lingle
THANKS: Jim, Kim
***THIS WEEK***
FLORIDA–Ashley Truitt indicted on 1st degree murder
MINNESOTA–DNA test indicate dead newborns are siblings
TEXAS: Rotten fruit mistaken for abandoned fetus
WASHINGTON–Newborn left on church steps
ONTARIO–Memoria service for baby
NEW ZEALAND–Mother held in murder of newborn
…and more!
***STATES***
CALIFORNIA
Orange County Register, June 28, 2007
Mother surrenders newborn to fire department
http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/homepage/abox/article_1746776.php
SANTA ANA–Woman refusing to identity herself, surrenders newborn at fire station; baby appears healthy and taken to hospital. Santa Ana fire public information officer says, “On the one hand you’d want a family to remain in tact. But if we didn’t have this mechanism, that kid given the wrong set of parents, could wind up in an alley or a doorstep.”
FLORIDA
DesMoines Register, June 29, 2007
Iowa teen charged with murdering newborn indicted
http://desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070628/NEWS/70628044/1001/OPINION04
POMPANO BEACH–Update on Ashley Truitt case (BDN v7 #23, 24). Broward County Grand Jury indicts Truitt on 1st degree murder; death penalty won’t be sought. Comments.
HAWAI’I
Honolulu Star Bulletin, June 16, 2007
“Baby Safe Haven” would cause more harm than good
http://starbulletin.com/2007/06/16/editorial/commentary.html
HONOLULU–Commentary by Linda L. Smith, senior policy adviser to Gov. Linda Lingle. Response to Rep. John Mizuno’s recent commentary on SH. Discusses negative effect passage of bill will have on hanai and Native Hawaiian culture. “Enactment of this bill would preclude abandoned children of their Hawai’ian ancestry from knowing of, or being able to prove their blood quantum to qualify for housing, schooling or other benefits…The extended family is commonly recognized to be an integral part of our nuclear family. In addition, and unlike the mainland states, the Hawai’ian cultural practice of open adoption or “hanai” is till common.”
KITV-TV, Honolulu, June 24, 2007
HONOLULU–TV coverage of SH debate with adoptee rights group Adoption Circle Hawai’i.
KPUA-AM, Honolulu, June 28, 2007
HONOLULU–30 minute interview with Mike Morrisey
ILLINOIS
Chicago Daily Herald, July 3, 2007
Volunteer who provided dignity for lost children
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/cookstory.asp?id=328510&cc=c&tc=&t=
WHEELING–Obit of James P. O’Neill, volunteer for Rest in His Arms, a group that buries abandoned infants. Became involved through Knights of Columbus. Under leadership the Knights secured hearses for abandoned infants, served as pallbearers, offered financial support and for the first time “lined the center aisle of the church as honor guard for Baby Hope (BDN v6 #43-44, 45, 46, 47, 49, 50).
IOWA
Golden Triangle Media newspapers, June 28, 2007
Safe havens for newborns created here
http://www.zwire.com/site/index.cfm?newsid=18530224&BRD=1142&PAG=461&dept_id=142778&rfi=8
Feature on local and state SH program. Henry County Health Center and Park Place Quality/Risk Manager Lois Roth believes that Ashley Truitt probably didn’t know about SH. “It ends there at the door, we’re not allowed to ask any questions.” Suggests options, however, including hospital delivery and counseling.
MARYLAND
Editorial: Cumberland Times-News, June 27, 2007
Law helps discourage newborn abandoning (sic)
http://www.times-news.com/archivesearch/local_story_178104150.html
ANNAPOLIS–Basic PSA for state SH. “The Safe Haven Law is a common-sense measure that helps discourage the senseless abandonment of newborn babies Given the lack of legal repercussions for leaving a baby with a responsible party, there is absolutely no excuse for abandoning an unwanted baby.”
MASSACHUSETTS
Springfield Republican, July 2, 2007
Store signs go before aldermen
CHICOPEE–. Richard David Dewert Fund requests Chicopee Board of Alderman and Planning Board to authorize placement of SH signs at town’s fire stations.
MINNESOTA
St.Paul Pioneer Press, June 28, 2007
DNA offers best clues yet on 3 dead babies pulled from river
http://www.twincities.com/ci_6256243?source=most_viewed&nclick_check=1
RED WING–Update on Treasure Island Marina case (BDN v7 #13, 14, 17)). Authorities won’t release results until next week, but say DNA results give them biggest clues yet in case of 3 dead newborns found in area. Baby Abby, latest baby, buried by same family that has buried others.
KTTC-TV, June 29, 2007
Abandoned “Baby Abby” laid to rest by Caring Community
http://www.kttc.com/News/index.php?ID=16346
RED WING–Account of funeral. Picture.
KARE-TV, St. Paul, July 3, 2007
Two babies found in river were related
http://www.kare11.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=259056
RED WING–Authorities release DNA report indicating that the first two babies found dead in area were probably Caucasian siblings with different fathers; third is not related and probably of Native American descent.
OHIO
Toledo Blade, June 29, 2007
Hearing set for baby abandoned in Findlay park
http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070629/NEWS02/706290398/-1/NEWS
FINDLAY–Update on Riverside park/Baby Parker Matthew Findlay case (BDN v7 #19, 21, 22, 24) Hancock County Juvenile Court determines baby was neglected and dependent.
WDTN-TV, Dayton July 3, 2007
Sheriff: DNA test confirm maternity of abandoned baby
http://www.wdtn.com/Global/story.asp?S=6742050
WOOSTER–Update on doorstep case (BDN v7 #26). DNA tests confirm claim of woman who says she is baby’s mother.
TEXAS
Dallas Morning News, June 30,2007
Items thought to be fetus actually rotten oranges
DALLAS–Authorities called after middle school custodian finds objects resembling fetus in locker; turns out to be bag of rotten oranges.
San Antonio Ranger, June 2 2007
Abandoned baby given new beginning, hope for future
SAN ANTONIO–Feature on Kallie Marie Tuttle left along roadside in 1989. Adoptive parents had long history as foster parents; kept scrapbook of news clippings and pictures to help Kallie understand her past. The Tuttles consider Kallie’s birthmother a “hero” for “providing her with a chance to live.”
WASHINGTON
KIRO-TV, Seattle, July 3, 2007
Baby abandoned at Federal Way church
FEDERAL WAY–Daycare worker finds newborn on doorstep of Calvary Lutheran Church. Type-written note says, “Hi my name Jayden,” the date, and “I was born on July 2, 2007. Mother says she is too young to care for baby. Note also indicated that blue blanket baby was wrapped in was made by his great-grandmother– mother wanted him to have it as a family heirloom. Picture.
***CANADA***
ONTARIO
North Bay Golden Nugget, June 30, 2007
Memorial service planned for abandoned baby; public invited to pay respects
http://www.nugget.ca/webapp/sitepages/content.asp?contentid=594132&catname=Local%20News&classif=
NORTH BAY–Update on North Bay woods case (BDN v7 #14). Residents plan public service. Will erect cross then move on to walking trail spot where body was found for a few moments of silence. Alleged mother Tabitha Lyn Etches, 25, charged with infanticide and neglecting to get help with childbirth. Released on $1000 bond.
***INTERNATIONAL***
ENGLAND
This is Hampshire, July 3, 2007
Hunt after mum claims she has dumped baby
HAMPSHIRE–Woman, identified only as Carol, phones social services several times saying she left a baby, but didn’t a where. Police search turns nothing, but woman arrested in Southampton.
MALAYSIA
Pattaya Daily, July 2, 2007
Abandoned five day old infant left in back of truck in Pattaya
http://www.pattayadailynews.com/shownews.php?IDNEWS=0000003304
PATTAYA–Steel merchant finds newborn boy in pickup truck.. Says he and his family were sleeping when they were awakened by crying baby. Taken to Banglamung Hospital. Later hospital receives call from Kanokwan Sinsuk, 19, claiming to be mother saying she and cousin would reclaim him. Says baby is 7 days old and father deserted them. A friend was interested in raising baby and she went to meet her. Left baby in truck when she returned home to pick up something she forgot and when she returned baby was gone. Police find story unconvincing and baby has not been returned. Investigation pending. Pictures.
NEW ZEALAND
Stuff.com, June 30, 2007
Dead baby found in Lower Hutt backyard
http://www.stuff.co.nz/4113890a10.html
LOWER HUTT–Dead newbon found; police interview woman and say they aren’t seeking anyone else.
Stuff.com, July 3, 2007
Murder accused is baby’s mother
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/4115904a12855.html
LOWER HUTT–Unnamed woman, 28, charged taken into custody and remanded for psychiatric report. No details.
SOUTH AFRICA
Number of abandoned children doubles
iol.com, June 28, 2007
http://www.int.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=15&art_id=vn20070628110650863C349779
KWA ZULU-NATAL–Infant abandonment rises in KwaZulu-Natal mainly due to AIDS and poverty. Psychologist says baby abandonment associated with feelings of guilt, shame, and depression.
iol. com, July 4, 2007
Infant found dead in dumpster
http://www.int.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=13&art_id=nw20070704120030743C606359
JOHANNESBURG–Body of newborn found in center city dumpster; paramedic unable to determine if it was attempted abortion or premature birth.
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