A 14-year-old girl from Louisiana reportedly faces charges after allegedly murdering her newborn. Authorities have not disclosed the young girl’s name.
Authorities Investigate 14-Year-Old In Newborn’s Death
On Friday, Nov. 21, the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office received a report from a local hospital that a 14-year-old girl was seeking medical treatment after reportedly giving birth at home. Officers responded to her Denham Springs, Louisiana, residence and found out that she had allegedly hidden the baby in a tote bag. When emergency responders opened the tote, they discovered the infant inside, deceased, with severe neck injuries. In a Facebook statement, Sheriff Jason Ard said authorities believe the baby was born healthy but was murdered right after delivery. He also said officials think the teen tried to keep her pregnancy a secret from her family.
“Medical Personnel believe the infant was carried to full term, born alive and killed immediately after birth. It is believed the teen did conceal her pregnancy from family,” Sheriff Ard explain…