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Alexis Avila

Crime Stories with Nancy Grace: Mom Caught on Video Throwing Newborn in Dumpster, Freezing Temps

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A couple out dumpster diving hear a noise. They think a kitten or puppy is inside, but find a newborn instead. The couple dials 911, and an investigation uncovers a video of a young mother throwing her newborn baby in a New Mexico dumpster.

Alexis Avila, 18, is charged with attempted murder and felony child abuse and placing her baby boy inside two trash bags and discarding them  The baby was discovered alive six hours later and is now in a stable condition.

Joining Nancy Grace Today:

Kathleen Murphy – North Carolina Family Attorney; Twitter: @RalDivorceLaw
Dr. Alan Blotcky Ph.D. – Clinical Psychologist (Birmingham) specializing in criminal, child custody, and abuse cases
Paul Szych – Former Police Commander; Author: “StopHimFromKillingThem” on Amazon Kindle; Twitter: @WorkplaceThreat;  Screen Actors Guild-Eligible Actor
Dr. Bernard Cohen – Professor of Pediatrics and Dermatology Johns Hopkins Children’s Center; Author: “Pediatric Dermatology”
Mary Kate Hamilton – CBS7 News Anchor (Odessa, TX); Twitter: @MaryKate_CBS7, Facebook: MaryKateHamiltonCBS7

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[Feature Photo: Alexis Avila/Police Handout]