A tragic event unfolded in Paris when an 18-year-old American woman allegedly threw her newborn baby out of a hotel window in the 20th arrondissement. Authorities discovered the infant alive in a nearby trash can and rushed the newborn to Necker, a renowned children's hospital in Paris. Despite emergency efforts, the baby did not survive.
"The newborn was taken to emergency care but did not survive." – Paris Prosecutor’s Office
The young woman, whose identity has not been publicly disclosed, was part of a group of young adults traveling across Europe. Following the incident, she was taken to a hospital for an operation related to childbirth. Subsequently, authorities placed her under police custody and later admitted her to psychiatric care.
"The mother, an American citizen, was part of a group of young adults traveling in Europe," – Paris Prosecutor’s Office
The Paris Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation into the homicide of a minor. The US Embassy in Paris is closely monitoring the situation, expressing deep sorrow over the loss.
"We are deeply saddened to learn of the recent tragedy involving the loss of a young life," – US Embassy in Paris
Local residents expressed shock and disbelief at the incident. Maria, a long-time resident of the neighborhood, shared her surprise and sadness over the event.
"I’ve lived here for over 30 years, and it’s a quiet neighborhood with very few tourists. It’s so sad." – Maria
Initially, some locals speculated about potential gang activity due to the commotion but were devastated upon learning the true nature of the tragedy.
"We thought it might be gang-related, but when we learned what had happened, we were devastated," – Maria
The case has drawn attention from both local and international media, with Paris Match being the first to report on the incident. The Paris Prosecutor's Office is rigorously handling the investigation to uncover more details surrounding this tragic event.
