Arrest in 37-Year-Old Cold Case of Newborn Found Dead in California Dumpster

Melissa Jean Allen Avila, now 55, was arrested in connection with a nearly 37-year-old cold case in which a newborn baby was found dead in a California dumpster. The case was reopened in 2020, and Avila was identified as the baby's mother through DNA samples.

Illegal Immigration and Crime

A Guatemalan national, illegally in the U.S., was arrested for abandoning her newborn in a dumpster in Houston, leading to an increased bond and scolding from the judge.

Police Officers Revive Newborn in Alexandria, Virginia

Two policemen in Alexandria, Virginia, revived a newborn who was not breathing moments after birth. The officers performed CPR, successfully bringing the baby back to life.