BABY DUMP NEWS, September 19, 2007 – v7 #38
September 19, 2007 – 9:12 am
BABY DUMP NEWS:
A WEEKLY E-CHRONICLE OF NEWBORN ABANDONMENT
INFANTICIDE,
SAFE HAVEN LEGISLATION
AND RELATED ISSUES
September 19, 2007–v7 #38
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Marley Elizabeth Greiner, Executive Chair, Bastard Nation
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DAILY BASTARDETTE: Bastard Nation’s Letter to Gov. Schwarzenegger: Veto AB 81, Sepbember 17, 2007
CAUGHT UP!
***THIS WEEK***
CALIFORNIA–Expansion bill on Arnold’s desk
MARYLAND–All charges against Christy Freeman dropped
NORTH CAROLINA–Teen charged in murder of newborn
TENNESSEE–Parents try to SH newborn for crying too much
CANADA–Publication ban ordered in Wal-Mart case
FIJI–2-day old left at hospital
…and more!
***NO COMMENT***
I think Jesus and Darwin could agree: Nebraska needs a safe haven law.
…Andrew Borakove, letter to the editor, Lincoln Journal-Star, September 18, 2007
***STATES***
CALIFORNIA
KCBS-TV, Los Angeles
A call to extend the Safe Surrender timeline
http://www.kcbs.com/pages/950596.php?contentType=4&contentId=921108
FREMONT–AB81 reaches governor’s desk. “Giving a little bit more time will give these mothers an opportunity to think about what they’re doing,” says sponsor Alberto Torrico. “Publicizing the safe surrender law, which the bill also requires, we think will allow these mothers to make an intelligent choice, and take these babies to the safe surrender sites, ultimately resulting in thse babies being alive”.” 182 SH cases; 146 illegally abandoned since law went into effect.
California Catholic Daily, September 15, 2007
Safe surrender
http://www.calcatholic.com/mobile/newsArticleMobile.aspx?id=503a40cb-b0ad-4e51-8c06-bf96777fa432
Review of AB81; pushes Toricco’s line.
Torrance Daily Breeze, September 19, 2007
Newborn abandoned in church
http://www.dailybreeze.com/news/regstate/articles/9829692.html
ANAHEIM–Girl, believed to be less than a month old, left in bathroom stall at St. Boniface Catholic Church. Appears healthy and is turned over to Orange County Social Services.
CBS 47-TV, Fresno, September 19, 2007
Teen accused of killing her newborn baby
http://www.cbs47.tv/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=216f0181-13d4-450d-8448-fc396cc1ee5d
FRESNO–Delilah Murillo, 18, appears for prelim in March 2007 beating death of newborn son. No details.
MARYLAND
WBAL-TV, September 19, 2007
Charges dropped against woman accused of killing fetuses
http://www.wbaltv.com/news/14152412/detail.html
SNOW HILL–Update on Christy Freeman case (BDN v7 #31, 32, 33, 36). Worcester County State’s Attorney Joel Todd asks grand jury to dismiss murder charges due to insufficient evidence. No other charges being considered.
NEBRASKA
Omaha World-Herald, September 8, 2007
Mother urges cities to pass save [sic] haven ordinances
http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=2798&u_sid=10126912
LINCOLN—Deanna Weeks, “mother of two,” tired of waiting for legislature to pass SH bill, speaks before Lincoln City Council, Plans to introduce local SH ordinance. If it passes in Lincoln she plays to take it around the state using Mass. as a model.
Lincoln Journal Star, September 9, 2007
Mom: City needs safe haven law
http://www.journalstar.com/articles/2007/09/09/news/local/doc46e343872b511883338820.txt
LINCOLN–More on Deanna Weeks. “I can’t stand by while babies are dying.” Lincoln City Attorney San Roper says there are problems with Weeks’ proposal, namely that city can’t grant immunity from state prosecution. Not sure if city can force hospitals to take abandoned babies. Also concerned with liability issues. Comments.
Lincoln Journal-Star, September 18, 2007
Letters: We need safe haven law (2nd letter)
http://www.journalstar.com/articles/2007/09/18/opinion/letters/doc46ef4c7b7543a371634002.txt
LINCOLN–Letter from Andrew Borakove. “I think Jesus and Darwin could agree: Nebraska needs a safe haven law. But it ain’t gonna happen unless we have strong-willed people demand it of our part-time representatives…Who knows, while fighting a mutual enemy, you might even find you like each other. Maybe even a romance might bloom, a sort of Romeo and Juliet meets Roe v Wade, and if one of the teens accidentally finds themselves pregnant–well, the safe haven law could be put to immediate good use.”
Omaha World-Herald, September 17, 2007
Woman can relate to teen mom’s plight
http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=2798&u_sid=10133977
OMAHA–Update on Bergan Hospital case (BDN v7 #36, 37). Woman who left baby in Bergan County Hospital identified as Montana Sanwick. Article features “Brandy” who hid first 7 months of her 2nd pregnancy and then put baby up for adoption. Discussion of pregnancy denial by counselors.
NORTH CAROLINA
Fayette Observer, September 19, 2007
Sampson teen charged with killing newborn
http://www.fayobserver.com/article?id=272703
CLINTON–Marleni Morales Bamaca, 17, charged with killing newborn; Went to Sampson Regional Medical Center Friday seeking treatment; detectives go to home and find body of newborn in garbage bag concealed between 2 mattresses. Autopsy pending.Picture.
OHIO
Wooster Daily Record, September 19, 2007
Infant’s fate still unknown; Judge to decide if abandoned baby dependent or abused
http://www.the-daily-record.com/news/article/2550952
WOOSTER–Update on Brandy Weiser case (BDN v7 #26, 27, 28, 29, 31) Weiser cries during hearing in Wayne County Juvenile Court. Prosecutor says there is no evidence that she, after leaving baby on doorstep, stayed in area to ensure child was safe. Wants baby declared dependent and abused. Judge also considers CPS request that baby remain in physical custody of her maternal grandparents. Weiser required to participate in psychological testing and to comply with any recommendations made by children’s services. Says she was unaware of SH law. Comments.
PENNSYLVANIA
Johnston Tribune-Democrat, September 19, 20007
Statements by mom in newborn’s death allowed, judge rules
http://www.tribune-democrat.com/local/local_story_260235927.html
EBENSBURG–Update on Jennifer Strelnik McKendree case (BDN v6 #16, 33, 43-44, v7 10-11). Court rules to allow incriminating statements McKendree made to police about birth of daughter. Defense claims McKendree wasn’t Mirandized before making statements because first officer on the scene didn’t realize a possible crime had taken place. McKendree is facing changes of 3rd degree murder, concealing the death of a child, and related offenses.
Philadelphia Inquirer, September 18, 2007
Symbol of hope mired in tragedy
http://www.philly.com/inquirer/health_science/daily/20070918_Symbol_of_hope_mired_in_tragedy.html
PHILADELPHIA–Feature on Nadir Turner, 19, charged with beating to death his girlfriend’s son. Turner was one of 60 crack babies abandoned in Philly hospitals during the mid-late 1980s. Bobbie Turner who worked at Hahnemann University Hospital and her husband Robert adopted Nadir and another boarder baby Zakia. Picture.
TENNESSEE
Tricities.com, September 15, 2007
Parents abandon baby because he cries too much
http://www.tricities.com/tristate/tri/news.apx.-content-articles-TRI-2007-09-15-0021.html
ERWIN–Parents try to SH 6-day old baby because “he cries too much.” No details.
***CANADA***
SASKATCHEWAN
Saskatoon Phoenix-News, September 13, 2007
Ban issued in Wal-Mart baby case
PRINCE ALBERT–Update on Wal-Mart case (BDN v7 #21, 22, 35, 36). Mother appears in court with “protective group of supporters.” Judge imposes temporary publication ban on her identity after defense argues that by naming her the baby could be identified. He is currently in care of the Lac La Ronge band’s Indian Child and Family Services and custody hearing is scheduled for next month.
***INTERNATIONAL***
FIJI
Fiji Times, September
Mother leaves Ruth after birth
http://www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=70695
SUVA–Ruth Biutu, 2-days old, abandoned at Nausori Maternity Unit. Mother said she was going out for diapers and other baby things and never returned. Mother, who staff say was unfamiliar to them, came to hospital in labor and her identity was never verified. Biutu means “being left behind by someone.” Picture.
INDIA
DNA, September 13, 2007
Garbage bin–the girl child’s new abode
http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?NewsID=1121106
KOLKATA–10 newborns found abandoned in Kolkata garbage dumps over last 10 months; 14 cases over same time in Jharkhand. Many go unreported. Unnamed NGO that works for children’s rights holds meeting to discuss problem. Most babies they believe, are born to unwed parents and are difficult to trace. Even parents who are identified refuse to take babies back. “This is a social evil and cannot be exorcised overnight. I would advise parents to hand over their ‘unwanted’ children to an orphanage rather than leaving them to die in places such as garbage dumps,” says social worker and psychologist Sucheta Dutta.
Calcutta Telegraph, September 17, 2007
Newborn girl’s body in vat
http://www.telegraphindia.com/1070917/asp/calcutta/story_8323889.asp
JADAVPUR–Mutilated body of newborn found in garbage vat outside Bijoygarh State General Hospital. Picture.
NAMIBIA
All Africa.com, September 17, 2007
Newborn buried alive in dunes
http://allafrica.com/stories/200709170594.html
WALVIS BAY–Newborn girl rescued by police after being buried alive by mother in dunes. Mother charged with attempted murder; says she buried baby because her boyfriend didn’t want it. Police called in after receiving report that a baby was crying under the sand. Baby in good condition.
SCOTLAND
BBC News, September 11, 2007
Fresh appeal over abandoned baby
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/glasgow_and_west/6990382.stm
NORTH LANARKSHIRE–Update on Baby Andrew case (BDN v7 #33). After extensive investigation police unable to identify parents. Want to reunify him with mother; asks public for assistance. Picture.
SOUTH AFRICA
SABC News, September 16, 2007
Eastern Cape learner abandons newborn baby
http://www.sabcnews.com/south_africa/crime1justice/0,2172,155977,00.html
LUSIKISIKI–19-year old student allegedly gives birth in field and leaves baby in veld. Forced to hide in principal’s office when students learn of event and attempt to assault her. Baby in hospital, but no condition listed.
UGANDA
all africa.com, September 14, 2007
Mother held over dead child
http://allafrica.com/stories/200709140194.html
KAMPALA–Allen Nakiganda, 18, arrested in death of newborn found in pit latrine. Called police claiming to have found baby, but later admitted she was mother. “The child just came out and feel [sic] into the latrine,” she says.
***TELEVISION***
Boston Herald, September 13, 2007
“Sunny” delight: Gang serves up offbeat humor in “Philadelphia”
http://www.bostonherald.com/entertainment/television/view.bg?articleid=1031129
BOSTON–Review of 1st new episode of FX sitcom It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, “The Gang Finds a Dumpster Baby” Picture.
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