Mother charged with murder after killing newborn baby

NEW YORK – A woman has been charged with murder in the death of her newborn baby, according to police.

Andee Wright, 30, was arraigned in court on Tuesday after turning herself in.

Prosecutors say that Wright gave birth to her son alone on Oct. 5 2020. She’s accused of hitting the baby twice in his head which fractured his head and caused him to die.

Wright’s boyfriend called 911 that morning after finding her medically distressed.

Investigators found the newborn in a garbage can in the basement of the home.

The Medical County Medical Examiner’s Office determined that the infant died from blunt force and focally penetrating trauma to his head.

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