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Baby dead after being found in dumpster in South LA; mother taken into custody
ABC7 Los Angeles • • nation
Key Points:
- A mother was taken into custody after her baby girl, estimated to be 4-6 months old, was found deceased in a dumpster at the Pueblo Del Rio housing project in South Los Angeles.
- The baby was discovered around 10:30 p.m. Monday and had been left within the previous 24 hours; firefighters transported her to a hospital where she was pronounced dead.
- The death is being investigated as a homicide, with authorities confirming it was not gang-related and the baby was not homeless.
- A couple at the scene believe the baby might be their granddaughter, stating their daughter gave the child to the baby's father earlier that day but have since lost contact with him.
- California's Safely Surrendered Baby law allows parents to safely surrender newborns within 72 hours of birth at designated locations without penalty, with resources available for those in need.
