Teen Facing Charges for Killing Newborn Baby in Philadelphia, DA Says
Officials said the teen faces voluntary manslaughter and other charges as investigators examine the newborn's cause of death.
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Infant's death in Northern Liberties apartment under investigation
The death of an infant in Northern Liberties is being investigated by Philadelphia police. Investigators say the baby girl's cause of death has not been determined, but the child may have puncture wounds.
Newborn Found Dead in Northern Liberties Under Investigation
Philadelphia police are investigating the death of a newborn girl discovered unresponsive inside an apartment in the city’s Northern Liberties neighborhood. The infant was found on Saturday afternoon and pronounced dead shortly after emergency responders arrived at the scene. No Official Cause of Death The call came to officers at 12:52 on Saturday. They were quickly dispatched to a home on the 1100 block of North American Street, where they fou…
A newborn girl was found alive in a Philadelphia building, according to the police report. Neighbors demand answers as the autopsy progresses. “I looked out the door and saw the crime scene unit,” said one resident. The finding occurred on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at an apartment complex near 2nd and American Streets in Northern Liberties. Investigators said that upon arrival, they found a little girl dead inside a room. James Martin, a neighbo…
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