Mother, 19, Arrested on Murder Charge in South LA Baby Dumpster Death
Alba St & E 52nd St
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Summary
- A 19-year-old woman, identified as Takiyah Babers, has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the death of her infant daughter, who was found in a dumpster in South Los Angeles.
- The baby was discovered around 10:30 p.m. Monday on Alba Street near Long Beach Avenue, with authorities saying she had been left there within the previous 24 hours.
- Responding firefighters took the baby, estimated to be 4 to 6 months old, to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
- Babers was detained near the scene Tuesday morning and formally arrested later that day after being questioned.
- She is being held on $2 million bail. Her death is being investigated as a homicide; LAPD said the case is not gang-related, and the baby was not homeless.
- California's Safely Surrendered Baby Law allows a baby to be surrendered without penalty within 72 hours of birth at any fire station or hospital. Call 1-877-BABYSAF to find the nearest location.
Timeline
Prosecutors were expected to review the case for additional charges this week.
Police have not officially confirmed the baby's identity, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Babers was detained Tuesday morning near the scene and formally arrested later that day after being questioned. She is being held on $2 million bail.
The baby, identified by family members as 4-month-old Luna, was found unresponsive around 10:30 p.m. Monday in the 5200 block of Alba Street.
A 19-year-old woman, identified as Takiyah Babers, has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the death of her infant daughter.
An LAPD spokesperson offered a brief statement at the scene in both English and Spanish.
The 18-year-old mother of the baby has been detained in connection with the investigation, according to law enforcement sources cited by NBC4 and ABC7.
Authorities will continue working alongside the county coroner to make a formal identification of the deceased infant and trace the timeline leading to her death.
According to an update from Fox 11 News, detectives from the LAPD's Abused Child Unit plan to question the baby's 18-year-old mother.
User video shows the ongoing police investigation. A portion of the apartment complex is cordoned off with yellow crime scene tape.
Additional user video shows news crews reportedly interviewing the baby's family members at the scene.
Citizen user video shows news crews interviewing the woman that reportedly found the baby late last night.
California's Safely Surrendered Baby Law allows a baby to be surrendered without penalty within 72 hours of birth at any fire station or hospital. Call [1-877-BABYSAF](tel:877-222-9723) to find the nearest location.
Investigators currently have no suspects and few witnesses. The investigation remains ongoing.
LAPD Lt. David Hoskins said it is not gang-related and the baby was not homeless.
Her death is being investigated as a homicide.
Responding firefighters took the baby to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead. It's not known if she had any signs of injury or trauma, per ABC 7 News.
A baby girl, believed to be around 4 to 6 months old, was found in a dumpster on Alba Street near Long Beach Avenue around 10:30 p.m. Monday, according to LAPD officials.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Alba St & E 52nd St.
Police are investigating a baby reportedly found deceased in a dumpster.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 1828 E 52nd St.
Prosecutors were expected to review the case for additional charges this week.
Police have not officially confirmed the baby's identity, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Babers was detained Tuesday morning near the scene and formally arrested later that day after being questioned. She is being held on $2 million bail.
The baby, identified by family members as 4-month-old Luna, was found unresponsive around 10:30 p.m. Monday in the 5200 block of Alba Street.
A 19-year-old woman, identified as Takiyah Babers, has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the death of her infant daughter.
An LAPD spokesperson offered a brief statement at the scene in both English and Spanish.
The 18-year-old mother of the baby has been detained in connection with the investigation, according to law enforcement sources cited by NBC4 and ABC7.
Authorities will continue working alongside the county coroner to make a formal identification of the deceased infant and trace the timeline leading to her death.
According to an update from Fox 11 News, detectives from the LAPD's Abused Child Unit plan to question the baby's 18-year-old mother.
User video shows the ongoing police investigation. A portion of the apartment complex is cordoned off with yellow crime scene tape.
Additional user video shows news crews reportedly interviewing the baby's family members at the scene.
Citizen user video shows news crews interviewing the woman that reportedly found the baby late last night.
California's Safely Surrendered Baby Law allows a baby to be surrendered without penalty within 72 hours of birth at any fire station or hospital. Call [1-877-BABYSAF](tel:877-222-9723) to find the nearest location.
Investigators currently have no suspects and few witnesses. The investigation remains ongoing.
LAPD Lt. David Hoskins said it is not gang-related and the baby was not homeless.
Her death is being investigated as a homicide.
Responding firefighters took the baby to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead. It's not known if she had any signs of injury or trauma, per ABC 7 News.
A baby girl, believed to be around 4 to 6 months old, was found in a dumpster on Alba Street near Long Beach Avenue around 10:30 p.m. Monday, according to LAPD officials.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Alba St & E 52nd St.
Police are investigating a baby reportedly found deceased in a dumpster.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 1828 E 52nd St.
Prosecutors were expected to review the case for additional charges this week.
Police have not officially confirmed the baby's identity, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Babers was detained Tuesday morning near the scene and formally arrested later that day after being questioned. She is being held on $2 million bail.
The baby, identified by family members as 4-month-old Luna, was found unresponsive around 10:30 p.m. Monday in the 5200 block of Alba Street.
A 19-year-old woman, identified as Takiyah Babers, has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the death of her infant daughter.
An LAPD spokesperson offered a brief statement at the scene in both English and Spanish.
The 18-year-old mother of the baby has been detained in connection with the investigation, according to law enforcement sources cited by NBC4 and ABC7.
Authorities will continue working alongside the county coroner to make a formal identification of the deceased infant and trace the timeline leading to her death.
According to an update from Fox 11 News, detectives from the LAPD's Abused Child Unit plan to question the baby's 18-year-old mother.
User video shows the ongoing police investigation. A portion of the apartment complex is cordoned off with yellow crime scene tape.
Additional user video shows news crews reportedly interviewing the baby's family members at the scene.
Citizen user video shows news crews interviewing the woman that reportedly found the baby late last night.
California's Safely Surrendered Baby Law allows a baby to be surrendered without penalty within 72 hours of birth at any fire station or hospital. Call [1-877-BABYSAF](tel:877-222-9723) to find the nearest location.
Investigators currently have no suspects and few witnesses. The investigation remains ongoing.
LAPD Lt. David Hoskins said it is not gang-related and the baby was not homeless.
Her death is being investigated as a homicide.
Responding firefighters took the baby to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead. It's not known if she had any signs of injury or trauma, per ABC 7 News.
A baby girl, believed to be around 4 to 6 months old, was found in a dumpster on Alba Street near Long Beach Avenue around 10:30 p.m. Monday, according to LAPD officials.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Alba St & E 52nd St.
Police are investigating a baby reportedly found deceased in a dumpster.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 1828 E 52nd St.
Prosecutors were expected to review the case for additional charges this week.
Police have not officially confirmed the baby's identity, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Babers was detained Tuesday morning near the scene and formally arrested later that day after being questioned. She is being held on $2 million bail.
The baby, identified by family members as 4-month-old Luna, was found unresponsive around 10:30 p.m. Monday in the 5200 block of Alba Street.
A 19-year-old woman, identified as Takiyah Babers, has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the death of her infant daughter.
An LAPD spokesperson offered a brief statement at the scene in both English and Spanish.
The 18-year-old mother of the baby has been detained in connection with the investigation, according to law enforcement sources cited by NBC4 and ABC7.
Authorities will continue working alongside the county coroner to make a formal identification of the deceased infant and trace the timeline leading to her death.
According to an update from Fox 11 News, detectives from the LAPD's Abused Child Unit plan to question the baby's 18-year-old mother.
User video shows the ongoing police investigation. A portion of the apartment complex is cordoned off with yellow crime scene tape.
Additional user video shows news crews reportedly interviewing the baby's family members at the scene.
Citizen user video shows news crews interviewing the woman that reportedly found the baby late last night.
California's Safely Surrendered Baby Law allows a baby to be surrendered without penalty within 72 hours of birth at any fire station or hospital. Call [1-877-BABYSAF](tel:877-222-9723) to find the nearest location.
Investigators currently have no suspects and few witnesses. The investigation remains ongoing.
LAPD Lt. David Hoskins said it is not gang-related and the baby was not homeless.
Her death is being investigated as a homicide.
Responding firefighters took the baby to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead. It's not known if she had any signs of injury or trauma, per ABC 7 News.
A baby girl, believed to be around 4 to 6 months old, was found in a dumpster on Alba Street near Long Beach Avenue around 10:30 p.m. Monday, according to LAPD officials.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Alba St & E 52nd St.
Police are investigating a baby reportedly found deceased in a dumpster.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 1828 E 52nd St.
Prosecutors were expected to review the case for additional charges this week.
Police have not officially confirmed the baby's identity, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Babers was detained Tuesday morning near the scene and formally arrested later that day after being questioned. She is being held on $2 million bail.
The baby, identified by family members as 4-month-old Luna, was found unresponsive around 10:30 p.m. Monday in the 5200 block of Alba Street.
A 19-year-old woman, identified as Takiyah Babers, has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the death of her infant daughter.
An LAPD spokesperson offered a brief statement at the scene in both English and Spanish.
The 18-year-old mother of the baby has been detained in connection with the investigation, according to law enforcement sources cited by NBC4 and ABC7.
Authorities will continue working alongside the county coroner to make a formal identification of the deceased infant and trace the timeline leading to her death.
According to an update from Fox 11 News, detectives from the LAPD's Abused Child Unit plan to question the baby's 18-year-old mother.
User video shows the ongoing police investigation. A portion of the apartment complex is cordoned off with yellow crime scene tape.
Additional user video shows news crews reportedly interviewing the baby's family members at the scene.
Citizen user video shows news crews interviewing the woman that reportedly found the baby late last night.
California's Safely Surrendered Baby Law allows a baby to be surrendered without penalty within 72 hours of birth at any fire station or hospital. Call [1-877-BABYSAF](tel:877-222-9723) to find the nearest location.
Investigators currently have no suspects and few witnesses. The investigation remains ongoing.
LAPD Lt. David Hoskins said it is not gang-related and the baby was not homeless.
Her death is being investigated as a homicide.
Responding firefighters took the baby to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead. It's not known if she had any signs of injury or trauma, per ABC 7 News.
A baby girl, believed to be around 4 to 6 months old, was found in a dumpster on Alba Street near Long Beach Avenue around 10:30 p.m. Monday, according to LAPD officials.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Alba St & E 52nd St.
Police are investigating a baby reportedly found deceased in a dumpster.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 1828 E 52nd St.
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Why only 72 hours to be able to drop off a baby. It should be anytime. A mother feels unfit.
Why does this keep happening!! Women need more support after childbirth. Child education for free!
1000000%
People keep saying, the baby could’ve been surrendered obviously the baby was fatally hurt or fatally neglected. Either way I hope this baby didn’t have a short life of suffering. Baby girl this news is hurting all of us. You deserved far more.
not even me being a 17 yr old teen mom would ever do this to my baby boy this is so sad that baby deserved better
Love on your son it's monsters out here
Why only 72 hours to be able to drop off a baby. It should be anytime. A mother feels unfit.
Why does this keep happening!! Women need more support after childbirth. Child education for free!
1000000%
People keep saying, the baby could’ve been surrendered obviously the baby was fatally hurt or fatally neglected. Either way I hope this baby didn’t have a short life of suffering. Baby girl this news is hurting all of us. You deserved far more.
not even me being a 17 yr old teen mom would ever do this to my baby boy this is so sad that baby deserved better
Love on your son it's monsters out here
Why only 72 hours to be able to drop off a baby. It should be anytime. A mother feels unfit.
Why does this keep happening!! Women need more support after childbirth. Child education for free!
1000000%
People keep saying, the baby could’ve been surrendered obviously the baby was fatally hurt or fatally neglected. Either way I hope this baby didn’t have a short life of suffering. Baby girl this news is hurting all of us. You deserved far more.
not even me being a 17 yr old teen mom would ever do this to my baby boy this is so sad that baby deserved better
Love on your son it's monsters out here
Why only 72 hours to be able to drop off a baby. It should be anytime. A mother feels unfit.
Why does this keep happening!! Women need more support after childbirth. Child education for free!
1000000%
People keep saying, the baby could’ve been surrendered obviously the baby was fatally hurt or fatally neglected. Either way I hope this baby didn’t have a short life of suffering. Baby girl this news is hurting all of us. You deserved far more.
not even me being a 17 yr old teen mom would ever do this to my baby boy this is so sad that baby deserved better
Love on your son it's monsters out here
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Why only 72 hours to be able to drop off a baby. It should be anytime. A mother feels unfit.
Why does this keep happening!! Women need more support after childbirth. Child education for free!
1000000%
People keep saying, the baby could’ve been surrendered obviously the baby was fatally hurt or fatally neglected. Either way I hope this baby didn’t have a short life of suffering. Baby girl this news is hurting all of us. You deserved far more.
not even me being a 17 yr old teen mom would ever do this to my baby boy this is so sad that baby deserved better
Love on your son it's monsters out here