Alexis Avila to be released from prison pending appeal
A judge has ruled that Alexis Avila can be released from prison while she appeals her conviction on child abuse. More
October 26, 2023
Alexis Avila
Alexis Avila was sentenced to serve 16 years for abandoning her newborn in a dumpster in New Mexico.
Sentencing of Alexis Avila: Baby in Dumpster Trial
Alexis Avila allegedly left her newborn, wrapped in a dirty blanket with its umbilical cord still attached, in a dumpster. More
May 1, 2023
New Mexico woman accused of throwing baby away faces more charges
Alexis Avila allegedly put her baby boy in multiple plastic bags filled with trash before throwing the bag into a dumpster in freezing conditions behind a city business. More
March 1, 2022
New Mexico woman pleads not guilty to putting baby in trash
An 18-year-old New Mexico woman accused of abandoning her newborn baby in a dumpster pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges of attempted first-degree murder and child abuse. Alexis Avila of Hobbs was told by a Lea County judge at her arraignment that she can stay out of jail pending trial and set house arrest as a main condition of release. More
January 12, 2022
New Mexico woman accused of abandoning newborn in dumpster
Avila said she was not aware that she was pregnant until Jan. 6 when she sought medical attention for abdominal pain. More
January 11, 2022