Iowa Woman Tried to Flush Newborn Baby Down the Toilet, Police Say

Iowa Woman Tried to Flush Newborn Baby Down the Toilet, Police Say
Iowa City Police Department
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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A mother in Iowa is accused of attempting to flush her newborn baby down the toilet after she gave birth in a hospital bathroom.

Ashley Hautzenrader, 22, then left the baby in the hospital’s trash, officials have alleged, the Iowa City Press-Citizen reported.

(Iowa City Police Department)
Iowa City Police Department
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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