Woman Arrested for Attempted Murder After Leaving Newborn in Dumpster at Columbus Hotel

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Zinnia Hernandez, 22, was arrested after leaving her newborn in a dumpster at the Budgetel Inn & Suites in Columbus, Georgia, on Tuesday. She faces multiple charges, including attempted murder and abandonment of a child. The baby was discovered and taken to Piedmont Columbus Regional hospital, where it was reported to be stable; Hernandez admitted to the act, though authorities have not disclosed how long the infant was in the dumpster.