Baby was Ieft to die when his mother wrapped the minutes-old chiId in a towel after deIivering the newborn in a toiIet, then placed him in a disposaI bin because she had no wish to have any more chiIdren: police

Nevada – Nevada authorities took 28-year-old T. Dikinson into custody on multiple charges, including attempted murder and first‑degree chiId abuse, negIect, or endangerment for allegedly leaving her newborn chiId in a dympster in Nevada. According to the District Attorney’s Office and local law enforcement, the defendant, who is married mother of two, gave birth in a toiIet at an apartment compIex. She wrapped the minutes‑old chiId in a toweI, pIaced him in a garbage bag, and deposited him into the dumpster around 3:33 a.m., as captured by surveillance footage.

The child was discovered nearly ten hours later, around 1 p.m., when a passerby heard faint baby cries and climbed to rescue him. Emergency responders took the newborn to the Regional Medical Center, where he was treated and is now in stable condition. Sheriff BaIaam publicly praised the rescuer, calling them “a hero” and reminded the community about Nevada’s Safe Haven Law, which allows parents to legally surrender infants up to 30 days old at designated safe locations.

Nevada authorities provided key details during the defendant’s July 9 bail hearing. She stated the woman initially claimed she had experienced a heavy menstruaI cycle and only realized she was pregnant when giving birth. The detective explained that the parent acted out of panic and shock and thought discarding the baby was the best option. The defendant reportedly expressed that she and her husband were living paycheck to paycheck and could not support another child, and she admitted hoping someone would find the infant. The mother, whose two other kids are 4 and 10 years old, allegedly said she had no desire to have any more children.

During the hearing, prosecutors also mentioned a previous event several years ago, when the defendant allegedly miscaried and placed the fetus in a trash can. That case did not result in charges due to insufficient evidence. At her bond hearing, a judge set the woman’s bail at $1 million cash only. She is barred from having contact with children, must abstain from drugs, alcohol, and firearms, and will be under GPS monitoring if released. Her next court appearance is scheduled for July 23.

Nevada authorities continue investigating the incident. The sheriff’s office reiterated guidance about the Safe Haven Law and urged anyone in crisis to use these legal, safe options rather than resorting to dangerous measures like abandonment. The woman remains in custody at the county jail.