Melita Johnson- False police report on abandoned infant
I have another update on a story I reported not long ago: the mother who was charged with filing a false police report because of an abandoned child. Friends of the woman say that they do not believe she deserved to have charges filed against her. I could not disagree more. A police report is […]
Baby Found in Dumpster- Lucky to be Alive
Here is another article about the same baby I reported on earlier today. The child was actually found the night before trash pickup was due. Temperatures were down into the 30s that night, which is obviously not conducive to the health of a newborn. They estimated the child to be approximately 2 hours old at […]
Dumpster Baby Found- Given Safe Haven
I just read an article reporting another baby found abandoned in a dumpster. Thankfully, this turned out much better than the last one. The baby is alive and well after being found by John VandenBos. It is an absolute miracle that he did. He found the baby hidden inside a box while looking for cans […]
Kalamazoo County- Baby Found in Dumpster
Here is an update on an article we reported last week. The mother who left her newborn in a box inside a dumpster has not been located. Police are asking for anyone with information about the case to come forward. If you know anyone in this area who was pregnant, but now does not have […]
Abandoned Baby Found in Tennesse Park
Here’s a thought-provoking case. I baby was found abandoned in a Tennessee Park. The child is fine, thank goodness, but there is a question of how old it is. If an abandoned baby is found to be over the 72- hour age limit stipulated by most state laws, the child will still be cared for, […]
Melita Johnson- Safe Haven Law victory?
Here’s an interesting story. A mother dropped her infant off at an approved Safe Haven location and within the 3 day age limit for Tennessee. The baby was unharmed and healthy. Yet, the mother is still facing charges. Why? She filed a false police report stating that she simply found the baby abandoned. The fact […]
Voluntary Termination of Parental Rights | Safe Haven Laws Work
Victory for Safe Haven Laws! A story out of Racine, Wisconsin was brought to my attention this week. It gives our little organization tremendous hope for the future of our cause. A newborn infant- not even a day old- was dropped off at a fire station on February 18th. It seems clear that the parent […]
