Arrest in 1987 Cold Case of Newborn Baby Found Dead in California Dumpster
Melissa Jean Allen Avila, a woman from North Carolina, was arrested in connection with a 1987 cold case of a newborn baby found dead in a dumpster in California. The case was reopened in 2020, and Avila was identified as the baby's mother using DNA samples.
Key Points
- Melissa Jean Allen Avila arrested in connection with 1987 cold case
- Baby found dead in a dumpster in Riverside, California
- Case reopened in 2020, Avila identified as the mother using DNA samples
- No belief that the child's father played a role in the murder
Pros
- Resolution for a cold case
- Identifying the victim and bringing closure to the case
- Justice for the victim and their family
Cons
- Tragic and horrifying incident
- Loss of a newborn baby
- Legal proceedings and trial ahead