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Mom Accused of Digging up Newborn’s Grave, Removing Remains From Cemetery

Authorities say the mother admitted exhuming the infant and directed deputies to the remains, which were recovered intact.

  • On Thursday, Angelina County Sheriff deputies discovered a disturbed newborn grave at Davis Memorial Gardens in Cedar Grove, leading to the arrest of 33-year-old Tamisha Cheyniece Drake for abuse of a corpse.
  • Officials stated the infant died in February following childbirth and was buried by Colonial Mortuary of Lufkin; authorities say Drake admitted to exhuming the remains during an interview.
  • Following directions Drake provided, deputies recovered the infant's body and container on the driveway of an unoccupied North Avenue residence, aided by the Lufkin Police Department.
  • Drake remains held at the Angelina County Jail since Saturday as arraignment and bond conditions are pending for the felony charge.
  • Conviction for the felony charge carries a potential sentence of 180 days to two years in a state jail facility and a fine of up to $10,000.
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Mom accused of digging up newborn’s grave, removing remains from cemetery

A Texas woman is behind bars after deputies say she dug up the grave of her infant daughter.

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WFAA 8abc broke the news in Dallas, United States on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
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