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Baby Found in Dumpster: Mother Charged
2 Oct
Summary
- A 19-year-old mother faces murder charges.
- A 4-month-old baby was discovered in a Los Angeles dumpster.
- The baby's cause of death remains undetermined by investigators.
Takiyah Rochelle Babers, a 19-year-old mother, has been charged in the death of her infant daughter. The 4-month-old baby girl was found unresponsive in a dumpster in Los Angeles on September 28.
Babers faces charges including murder and assault on a child causing death. Her bail has been set at $2 million, and her next court appearance is scheduled for October 30.
The baby, reportedly named Luna by her foster parents, was found wrapped in a blanket. Investigators are continuing to examine the case, and the infant's cause of death has not yet been determined.
The Los Angeles Police Department is actively investigating and seeking information from the public. A GoFundMe page has been established to help with funeral and burial expenses.
