Teenage Mother Charged with Felony Murder After Newborn Found Dead in Marietta Home

Teenage Mother Charged with Felony Murder After Newborn Found Dead in Marietta Home
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Leticia Rodriguez, a 17-year-old mother, has been charged with felony murder in connection with the death of her newborn found at a Marietta home last week. Rodriguez was arrested after family members discovered her attempting to bury the deceased baby boy, who showed signs of physical trauma. Authorities stated that she had given birth shortly before the incident and required medical attention, and she remains in custody at the Cobb County jail with no bond as the investigation continues.

November 29, 2024

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The cleaned and understood text reveals a tragic story involving the kidnapping and death of a baby in Clayton County, Atlanta. The father, Antonio Pearce, allegedly reported that his son was kidnapped by robbers. The community is in shock as more details emerge

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