Lodi Woman Charged in Connection with Newborn’s Death, Community Reflects on Tragedy and Safe Surrender Alternatives

Lodi Police Department has reported the arrest of a 29-year-old woman, Kathryn Copeland, in connection with the death of a newborn found in a parking lot. The discovery was made near the intersection of Tokay and Sacramento streets in Lodi shortly after 11:30 a.m. on Thursday. Emergency services pronounced the infant deceased upon arrival. According to a KCRA interview with a store employee in the vicinity, the body was spotted by a coworker during his lunch break.

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