Verdict: NM v. Avila – Baby in Dumpster Trial
The jury returned a verdict in the trial of Alexis Avila, who was accused of abandoning her newborn infant in a dumpster. More
April 14, 2023
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Child Abuse
Child abuse can take many forms, including physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, and neglect, and can result in serious harm or even death.
Baby in Dumpster Trial: Prosecution Closing Arguments
Prosecutors focused on the video showing Alexis Avila throwing her newborn into a dumpster, saying that she was trying to kill her child. More
April 14, 2023
Defense seeks plea for mom of 6-year-old accused of shooting teacher
An attorney representing Deja Taylor said his client had experienced mental health issues, which contributed to the shooting. More
April 14, 2023
Teen Charged With Throwing Baby In Dumpster Takes The Stand
Alexis Avila testified in her own defense, saying that she "blacked out" when a doctor told her that she was pregnant. More
April 14, 2023
Baby In Dumpster Trial: Forensic Psychologist Testifies
Dr. Susan Cave testified that when she examined Alexis Avila, she found her to be "moderately impaired for attention." More
April 14, 2023
Crime Scene Tech Details Baby in Dumpster Investigation
Crime scene technician Rebecca Morley testified about the investigation into a baby found in a dumpster in New Mexico. More
April 14, 2023
Mother of 6-year-old who shot teacher posts bond after arrest
Deja Taylor, the mother of the 6-year-old boy who allegedly shot his teacher, has posted bond after being taken into custody. More
April 14, 2023
Woman Describes Finding Infant In Dumpster
A woman testified that she found a newborn infant wrapped in a black trash bag while dumpster diving with two others. More
April 13, 2023
Baby in Dumpster Trial: Defense Opening Statement
Alexis Avila's defense asks that the jury find her 'absolutely' not guilty and hold her accountable, but not for what she is charged with. More
April 13, 2023
Baby in Dumpster Trial: Prosecution Opening Statement
Alexis Avila is accused of abandoning her newborn in a dumpster in New Mexico on January 7, 2022. More
April 13, 2023
On the Docket: Baby in Dumpster Trial
Alexis Avila is accused of leaving her newborn baby, with its umbilical cord still attached, in a trash bag in a mall dumpster. More
April 12, 2023
NM v. Alexis Avila: Baby in Dumpster Trial
The latest legal news in the case of NM v. Alexis Avila, a woman accused of abandoning her newborn in a dumpster. More
April 12, 2023
Mother of 6-year-old who shot Virginia teacher indicted
The child's mother was charged with child neglect and failing to secure a firearm in her home after her son allegedly shot his teacher. More
April 10, 2023
Second Child Within a Year Dies While in Grandmother’s Care
Tracey Nix is charged with aggravated manslaughter after the deaths of 2 of her grandchildren. One drowned in a pond, the other was left in... More
April 6, 2023
Man connected to Delphi murders pleads guilty in child porn case
Kegan Kline pleaded guilty to charges of child exploitation and child pornography in a Miami County courtroom. More
March 31, 2023
Couple accused of waterboarding kids, beating them with a wooden pole, strangulation
James and Tiana Kerner are accused of beating their kids with a wooden pole, waterboarding them, and strangulating them until they passed out. More
March 29, 2023
Police: 5-year-old found dead with sock in her mouth, 2 charged
Police said the 5-year-old victim was regularly hog-tied to a bed with rope and left with a sock in her mouth to stop her from... More
March 17, 2023
Couple pleads guilty to trying to light baby on fire at truck stop
Florida couple Lisbeth Collado and Jamie Avery are charged with allegedly lighting their one-year-old baby on fire at a New York State truck stop. More
March 15, 2023
‘Evil’ stepmom convicted in 8-year-old stepson’s freezing death
Angela Pollina was convicted of murder and other charges for forcing 8-year-old stepson to sleep in family's Long Island garage before he froze to death. More
March 14, 2023
Vermont bishop testifies against clergy reporting bill
Vermont bishop testified that the Catholic Church's rite of confession must remain confidential even if someone tells a priest a child has been abused. More
March 3, 2023
