Ore. Woman Dodges Charge for Fetus Cut From Womb

Authorities not sure if boy died inside or outside of womb

(AP) - Authorities say a pregnant woman who was found dead in a crawl space of a suburban Oregon home had been cut open and her baby delivered from her womb. The Washington County sheriff's office said today that it couldn't be determined if the infant son of Heather Snively died before or after he was removed from the womb; the autopsy showed that Snively died of "blunt" and "sharp force" injuries. More»

Cops, kin lose hope as time passes

(NEWSER) - Missing family members of the young teenage girl found bound and gagged in the basement of an Ohio man have likely been murdered, police fear. "We would like to retain a hopeful attitude, but we have to be realistic," said local Knox County Sheriff David Barber. Sarah Maynard, her 10-year-old brother, Kody, mom Tina Herrmann, and a friend vanished nearly a week ago from the family's home, which police found splattered with blood. Sarah, who was rescued by a police swat team, is aiding investigators. Barber called her the "epitome of bravery" for maintaining her cool through 5 days of captivity. Matthew Hoffman, 31, has been charged in her kidnapping. More»

Shaniya moved in with mother just last month

(NEWSER) - The mother of a 5-year-old North Carolina girl found dead appeared in court yesterday and was charged with human trafficking and felony abuse. Antoinette Davis, 25, delivered daughter Shaniya to a man "with the intent that she be held in sexual servitude ," according to court documents. Davis was calm during a five-minute court appearance in Fayetteville, requested a court-appointed attorney and did not enter a plea. More»

(NEWSER) - A baby girl police believe was cut from the womb by her mother's killer has been found alive and healthy, the Boston Globe reports. Two people have been arrested in the killing of Darlene Haynes, 23, in her Massachusetts home. She was 8 months pregnant at the time of her murder. The suspects, a woman and her male companion, were arrested after friends told police they became suspicious of the woman's claim that the newborn was hers. More»

(NEWSER) - An 8-month-old fetus was cut from the body of a woman murdered and stuffed in a closet in her Massachusetts apartment, CNN reports. Darlene Haynes, 23, was found wrapped in bedding. A close friend last heard from her days ago when she texted that she was having drinks with an acquaintance at her apartment. Her baby may have survived the attack but would likely need immediate medical attention, according to officials. More»