pandabuhrx3
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2003
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"A newborn girl, believed to be 36 to 48 hours old, was found "buried alive under pieces of asphalt and rubble inside a crevice located along the bike path." The deputies removed the debris and recovered the baby, who was said to be cold to the touch. She was then medically triaged at the scene by Compton Fire Department officials and later transported to a local hospital, where she was listed in stable condition and was in the custody of the county's Department of Children and Family Services."
"If the child had spent the night there, in those conditions, the baby wouldn't have survived."
Photo of the path near a Compton riverbed.
Parents of newborns who decide they cannot care for a baby can surrender him or her to any hospital or fire station in Los Angeles County, no questions asked.
Detectives investigating the abandonment and endangerment of the newborn girl have asked anyone with information to contact the Sheriff's Department's Special Victims Bureau at 877-710-5273
Anonymous tippers can:
call "Crime Stoppers" at 800-222-8477
Text the letters TIPLA plus the tip to 274637
Or visit the website lacrimestoppers.org
SAUCE http://ktla.com/2015/11/28/newborn-in-stable-condition-after-being-found-buried-alive-in-compton-information-sought/
ThisOneTimeI
People disgust me sometimes.
Dozilla
Can never understand how someone can carry a baby,then just dump it on the side of the road and walk away.At least drop it off at a hospital
CamoSpiderMan
From the amount of rap I listen to, I was under the impression this happened multiple times a day.
Revisorn
Damn. She will be so heartbroken when she grows up and learns that her parents left her for dead...
WesleySnipesAccountant
From what I'm seeing in this comment section. This reminds of Tupac's "Brenda's Got a Baby"
gotchasucka
Get the Hell Outta Compton
CmdrNinja
Straight outta compton
JonSnowForKing
This is what happens when you can't get access to abortion.
subtlemrs
Or affordable/reliable birth control.
EarendilTheBlessed
For fucks sake. just drop it off at a fucking church or shelter why are you burying it at least put the poor girl out of her misery. GOD!!!!
silentwalkaway
Maybe we shouldn't make birth control and sex education less available. I hope an amazing life for that baby comes from this.
luckycharms4life
Unfortunately the social climate in areas like this means that sex ed is less effective--drop outs, lack of trust, disregard for human life.
TYPESINCAPS
Must have been a miracle he found her
drone7
Maybe the mother somehow got the idea that planning for parenthood was dangerous.
BentleyB
Straight outa Compton, a lil baby that's ice cold.
Teetseremoonia
From a gang called toddlers with attitude.
IhatemyJobKidnapme
Hell is going to be so overcrowded. I can't wait to be an amazing mother.
pandabuhrx3
Exactly.
HansSmoothh
So if the mother has severe mental illness and drug addiction, she should be sent to "hell"?
theoldlickaroo
Sanctimonious much??
Yoomazir
First: how did the cops found the baby, did someone call them?
Yoomazir
Second: fuck the people who buried the baby.
pandabuhrx3
I didn't see your comment until now. Neighbors heard crying and found her, then called the police.
CookieSniffer
Something similar happend to me when my dad found a baby who was only a couple hours old!
julgran
I can imagine it would be so bizarre.
CookieSniffer
Yep my dad found the baby by the side of some garages in a duffle bag! Turns out the woman had the baby at home then just dumped it!
Amythyst
Kinda curious, was that you?
CookieSniffer
Was what me?! And the worst part was the mother got the kid back
pandabuhrx3
I think they were asking if the baby he found was you.
MadameRainbowPants
I'm glad they found her in time.
pandabuhrx3
I am too. I'm really thankful that the nearby neighbors were on a walk when they were. They were the ones who heard her crying.
Demikmj
CA is a Safe Haven state. Babies can be surrendered w/ no questions (or ID required) at hospitals & fire dpmts http://www.babysafe.ca.gov
heavybtakingowa
This, this should be mandatory on all hospitals.
Faildoken
Damn this needs more votes for awareness. I hate people :(
JeremyClarksonDidNothingWrong
Now she can be adopted and have a shot at a decent life, she wouldn't have had a chance with the piece of human garbage that dumped her.
pandabuhrx3
I hope they find the parents and charge them.
Justabothan
If charges are warranted, I hope they find out the situation and maybe charge the monster and help the mother ... we don't' know.
JeremyClarksonDidNothingWrong
Yup.
Dipityseren
Last time I read about this sort of thing, the human garbage was 13 and had been raped by her dad. Still absolutely not okay, but I think 1
Dipityseren
even if they took the kid away from her home and stuck her in jail, which they wanted to do, it'd prob be a more positive environment .
UH60Mechanic
Your comment needs to be a lot higher. I do so enjoy the "heartless monster" and "worthless piece of shit human" comments. Probably from 1/2
UH60Mechanic
2/2 the same people who will "like" a facebook status against child marriage because they think it helps the little girl in Africa..
7thTimesTheCharm
Thank you! I wanted to say something like this; you never know the story until it comes out. We could be judging someone who really has few
Pandageddon
The girl that did this might have been so ashamed and so lost. She might have felt that this was the only way. =\
pandabuhrx3
But CA has safe haven laws: drop any unwanted newborn at any hospital or fire station, no questions asked, no ID needed.
Pandageddon
How many young girls know that, though? For all we know she didn't even know she was pregnant.
SoftSmoothLips
The problem is usually lack of education about safe haven laws and a deep-rooted mistrust and fear of authority and repercussions.
UH60Mechanic
This. It's really easy to criticize when you aren't in that person's shoes. "I
whateversomethingdifferentiguessfkit
lived in CA most of my life and didn't know the safe haven thing. i hadn't had need of that information before, so it makes sense...
radicaleb
Jesus. That deputy will remember her face forever, for better or for worse.
HeyItsHerrTrigger
what a haunting thought
pandabuhrx3
I honestly hope it turns into one of those things where the sheriff keeps tabs on her through her life, you know?
FemaleProgrammer
How can human beings be so cruel...I will never understand :(
uffdamate
I'm certain whoever did this had a mental disorder. Perhaps it's comforting to know their brain simply wasn't wired right.
derekjohn
Until we know the back story of the mother, I feel it would be better not to jump to any conclusions. Usually the story is horrendous.
Mexrose75
Nothing is more horrendous than leaving a newborn to die.
derekjohn
Did she leave it? Did her pimp dump it? Did parents kick her out because she was 13? Did her Dad try to kill his own child? You don't know.
Mexrose75
By that logic, it can excuse many crimes but it does not lessen that absolute horrendous crime not abandonment with likelihood of death.
Greeneyeddevil
Considering the safe haven laws in that area I have to wonder if the baby was taken from her mother and dumped. I hope all involved are safe
scouttrooper
Or if the mother just didn't know anything about the safe haven laws
JennaTools
It sucks ppl like that can pop kids out with ease but other more fit parents have to pay $100k+ to have kids because of medical issues.
luckycharms4life
It is but that's life. Sometimes the discrepancy is age. Waiting until you're ready to have a kid vs having one at 16/17 changes fertility.
Improbabilitydrive42
And sometimes it's just the card you're dealt. Infertility.
luckycharms4life
True. Which is sad. I'm pregnant and the experience is beyond words. But I plan to foster in the future too.
Improbabilitydrive42
I wish you all the best luck.
TheToastyCat101
Well, if they allowed abortion maybe this wouldn't have happend..
flatdeer
"They?"
TheLoyalVike
Or if we didn't allow recreational sex.
TheLoyalVike
Obvi not my real opinion, but polar arguments are lame.
jalops
but it is allowed in california
luckycharms4life
The costs can sometimes be prohibitive. Not excusing the action.
UH60Mechanic
The cost is a lot cheaper than what her bail is going to be if they find her, I assure you.
luckycharms4life
True. But that doesn't make my statement untrue.
UH60Mechanic
I agree.
curlywurly99
Desperate situation for all. I just want to cuddle that little one.
slitherlitter
This is horrible. Whoever did this really didn't want her to be found.
funkjacket
probably a rape baby
slitherlitter
Maybe an explanation but definitely not an excuse imho.
funkjacket
rape baby sign
ruthinatotr
I am lying with my baby boy beside me sleeping. Quietly crying and holding him close. Some people...
Mexrose75
Me too
Jalopenis
Same here. People can be monsters :(
Boxakon
I'm a father now and this hit me hard
Faildoken
Me too. I can't fathom how someone can actually go through with this. Disgusting
UH60Mechanic
IRRC the girl was 12 or 13, raped by her father, etc. So I really hope that you DON'T know her situation, and nobody you love ever does.
S0ckDrawer
And here I am wishing I could afford adoption
chickenchickenwheresyourdinner
Ditto.
iPretend
I just gotta get to the asphalt babies first. Then adoption is free!
Improbabilitydrive42
If you're in the US, have you looked into foster to adopt?
bastich
You know what they say, "one man's trash is another man's treasure".
BeeeardedMan
As an adopted person, I wish you the best. That is unfair.
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HomelessToddler
As homelesstoddler, you can adopt me.
S0ckDrawer
ok
pandabuhrx3
I wish you the best in your adoption endeavors! You'll get there eventually! And you'll make some kid very happy to have a family of their
DougForcett
https://www.adopttogether.org a friend of mine runs this org. They can help you, I promise. Good luck @S0ckDrawer !!!
smokemybarrel
Adoption through a state agency is usually free in most states and they offer a monthly subsidy. Source: my wife is an adoption worker.
LateNightBunnyParty
We literally just adopted. Not only did it not cost us anything, but the state actually pays us every month til she graduates. PM me.
Hendlton
Yup, same here.
luckycharms4life
Do imgur story time!
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luckycharms4life
This is awesome! Thanks for linking/sharing. What part of OK are you from?
LateNightBunnyParty
Just southeast of OKC about half an hour or so. Rural area near Little Axe/Pink.
redheaddeb
Wonderful, amazing, fantastic, happy cry.
LateNightBunnyParty
:)
qualityprinceshark
It entails a lot, but have you considered foster parenting? My parents were foster parents and wished to adopt, 1/3
Shairee
It also helps to be a CASA.
smokemybarrel
CASA is a joke...
Shairee
It may be, but they get higher consideration for adoption and foster.
smokemybarrel
Not here... Everyone goes through the same process, and most people who want to adopt get to assuming they have the qualifications.
qualityprinceshark
And after a few years ended up adopting 4 wonderful kids who had been through hell, and we watched them bloom. It's amazing
qualityprinceshark
I strongly suggest looking into foster parenting if you want to adopt :) it's difficult but it feels amazing to help kids in need.
merlok13
Wife and I did this, after many years of infertility. We now have 2 great kids that are ours forever, and a third that might be ours soon.
qualityprinceshark
That's wonderful <3 fingers crossed on the third!
TheWorldArriving
Am 20 y I single female. Foster parenting has been my plan since I was 13. I grew up with both parents. I don't want kids otherwise.
qualityprinceshark
Well good luck to you <3
thatellenchick
I'm sorry. My parents adopted my 3 siblings and I back in the late 80s and early 90s. I really hope it works out for you.
whoreigami
My parents went through 27 failed adoptions and 8 years before they got me!
goodbadimthegirlwiththegun
This is the main reason why I've always considered being a surrogate mother.
zeusdemigod131
Try out of country, from what I hear, it's easier and cheaper
nightowlRN
Exactly what I was thinking
iEatTheCat
Here I am wondering how you go from 66 to 48 hours instead of 48 to 66.
pandabuhrx3
I didn't realize I made a typo, and I'm not sure how to edit..it's supposed to say 36 to 48.
pandabuhrx3
Wait, I fixed it.
Hendlton
Aw, over here, they pay you to adopt children.
chickenchickenwheresyourdinner
Where do you live?
Hendlton
Serbia
chickenchickenwheresyourdinner
Perhaps I should consider moving to Serbia.
Hendlton
No, dont, its awful here.
smokemybarrel
It's the same in the USA if you go through the state they pay for your attorney fees and you get a monthly subsidy.
BDMatelier
You and me both, every place starts at $20k, even with a sliding scale. We just want to give someone a home and a sibling.
Improbabilitydrive42
I remember the research, and they're not always nice about their "fee's" either. I got told I should "Save up."
LateNightBunnyParty
I just commented on the above, but adopt through your state. It's free, and they'll actually pay you to help out a kid in need. PM me.
S0ckDrawer
i need this information. PM sent
hannahw77
Are we talking babies? There are so many kids in Foster care who need a home. ..
itsybitsyspider
Oh, wait, you were talking permanency. Never mind.
juggernaut1
That's what I'm screaming. People dont even give it a thought. Poor kids.
artbyraincoats
I plan on adopting a older one. My only problem is the majority have disabilities and need extensive care, which I just can't do.
hannahw77
Yayyyy! Just keep am eye out. I'm sure you'll find your daughter/son :) there are lots of programs (especially through churches) where you..
hannahw77
Can help support Foster families and get to know the kids that way
itsybitsyspider
Because foster care is usually a "temporary" thing and people are all "I couldn't stand to give them up!"
hannahw77
I mean kids in Foster care who are up for adoption. But then these kids are usually older, not babies, and unwanted :(
itsybitsyspider
Yeah I corrected myself. It is sad :(
WisdomPlaytime
Which I think is ridiculous & criminal. It's illegal to buy/sell humans! Why the exhorbitant adoption fees?! It really is literally criminal
thetonestarr
There are loads of grants and exemptions you can apply for to make that $20k shrink significantly, also.
daromander
2 reasons. The places need money to make the process work (pay salaries, etc.) & it's a check to see if you can afford to take care of a kid
loafroaster
We need to check if you can afford to raise a kid, so we're gonna take 20 grand that would come in handy raising him/her.
Improbabilitydrive42
It shouldn't cost $2,000 to file a piece of paper.
daromander
There are lawyers & social workers that are part of the whole process
imjakefromstatefarm
That breaks my heart. I completely understand parents not being able to care for a baby but there are better ways than this...
saucefordipping29
Yes safe haven. All states have it. Take the baby to any police fire hospital etc. No questions ask.
induren
2/2 I'm not excusing. I'm explaining. Don't confuse me with an SJW.
pandabuhrx3
There are so many better ways to do it. Like I said, parents who don't want their baby can take it to any hospital or fire department. This
imjakefromstatefarm
Yeah exactly, adoption or abortion before this even becomes an issue are 2 options. Abandoning like this is just sick.
Jyncs
I am disgusted with this behavior too. Problem is some try to keep it hidden from family and friends if underage. This is the result.
pandabuhrx3
Is just ridiculous and sick.
Corrodias
I'm skeptical that you can simply release a child to these services, "no questions asked". Yet it seems to be true, on the surface.
philipbergen
Obviously mental problems gone untreated:(
noveltyanomaly
the deep concern is the the fear of caring for a child will bring a human to an unstable place that reconciles internally hat it is ok 1/
noveltyanomaly
*that..2/ to go down this path (no pun intended) than one finding humane alternatives which are accessible regardless of economic situation
induren
1/2 They may not know about those services and there could be partners or parents who will abuse/kill them if they find out.
uffdamate
Anyone who does this is mentally ill.
HansSmoothh
Yes, probably suffering from severe mental illness and stress/drug addiction
ElLoser
Yea. heard a baby was abandoned in a church. No criminal charges was left on the mother for leaving the baby in a safe area.
subtlemrs
I also heard that the mother called back later to make sure it had been found.
ElLoser
before someone writes this is also unethical, this was not considered endangerment of a child.
TheNightmareBeforeChristmasDinner
Happened in Queens, luckily the baby was left inside. It would be very different if the manger was outside. NY is a safe haven state but
TheNightmareBeforeChristmasDinner
you need to leave the baby with a responsible member of the church/hospital/etc. But arguing over semantics when thr baby is safe would
TheNightmareBeforeChristmasDinner
Cause mothers to dump their babies in unsafe locations in fear of being shamed.