Sentencing of Alexis Avila: Baby in Dumpster Trial
HOBBS, N.M. (Court TV/AP) — Alexis Avila has been sentenced to serve 16 years for abandoning her newborn in a dumpster in New Mexico. Hon.... MORE
Verdict: NM v. Avila – Baby in Dumpster Trial
VIDEO: The jury returned a verdict in the trial of Alexis Avila, who was accused of abandoning her newborn infant in a dumpster. (4/14/23) MORE
Baby in Dumpster Trial: Prosecution Closing Arguments
VIDEO: Prosecutors focused on the video showing the defendant throwing her newborn into a dumpster, saying that Alexis Avila made a conscious decision to try... MORE
Teen Charged With Throwing Baby In Dumpster Takes The Stand
VIDEO: Alexis Avila testified in her own defense, saying that she “blacked out” when a doctor told her that she was pregnant the day before... MORE
Baby In Dumpster Trial: Forensic Psychologist Testifies
VIDEO: Dr. Susan Cave testified that when she examined Alexis Avila, she found her to be “moderately impaired for attention.” (4/14/23) MORE
Crime Scene Tech Details Baby in Dumpster Investigation
VIDEO: Crime scene technician Rebecca Morley testified about the investigation into a baby found in a dumpster in New Mexico. Alexis Avila is facing charges... MORE
Woman Describes Finding Infant In Dumpster
VIDEO: A woman testified that she found a newborn infant abandoned in a dumpster while dumpster diving with two other people in the trial of... MORE
Baby in Dumpster Trial: Defense Opening Statement
VIDEO: Alexis Avila’s defense asks that the jury find her ‘absolutely’ not guilty and hold her accountable, but not for what the prosecution has charged... MORE
Baby in Dumpster Trial: Prosecution Opening Statement
VIDEO: Alexis Avila was 18 years old when she allegedly left her newborn with its umbilical cord still attached, wrapped in a towel and in... MORE
On the Docket: Baby in Dumpster Trial
VIDEO: Alexis Avila is accused of leaving her newborn baby, with its umbilical cord still attached, in a trash bag in a mall dumpster. (4/12/23) MORE
New Mexico woman accused of throwing baby away faces more charges
HOBBS, N.M. (AP) — State prosecutors on Monday filed charges of attempted first-degree murder and child abuse against an 18-year-old Hobbs woman accused of throwing... MORE
New Mexico woman pleads not guilty to putting baby in trash
HOBBS, N.M. (AP) — An 18-year-old New Mexico woman accused of abandoning her newborn baby in a dumpster pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges of... MORE
Baby Found in Dumpster in New Mexico
VIDEO: 18-year-old Alexis Avila is charged after police say she abandoned her newborn in a dumpster. (1/12/22) MORE
New Mexico woman accused of abandoning newborn in dumpster
HOBBS, N.M. (AP) — An 18-year-old New Mexico woman is facing charges after police say she abandoned her newborn baby in a dumpster. A group... MORE
