American Woman Detained in Paris After Fatally Throwing Newborn from Hotel Window
Investigation Underway
An American woman is being held in police custody in Paris after the death of a newborn baby, who was thrown from the window of a hotel in the 20th arrondissement, authorities said.
Details of the Incident
The newborn was believed to have been thrown from a window on the second floor of the hotel sometime during the morning. The baby was given emergency medical care but did not survive.
Child Protection Brigade Takes Over the Investigation
The Child Protection Brigade was assigned to investigate the case as a homicide of a minor under the age of 15.
Background on the Incident
The mother, who was identified only as a U.S. national, was part of a group of young adults traveling in Europe. The prosecutor’s office said the incident was being looked into as a possible "case of pregnancy denial." Pregnancy denial can be described as a case of a mother either not being aware of or not being able to accept her pregnancy.
Mother’s Current Status
The mother was taken to a hospital, where she was undergoing a medical procedure following childbirth. She was also being held under police custody at the facility.
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FAQs
- Who is the American woman involved in the incident?
- The woman is a U.S. national and was part of a group of young adults traveling in Europe.
- What is the status of the mother?
- She is currently in police custody at a hospital, undergoing medical treatment and being held for further investigation.
- What is being investigated as a possible motive for the incident?
- Pregnancy denial, or the mother’s inability to accept or be aware of her pregnancy.
- What is the current condition of the newborn?
- The newborn did not survive the incident.
