Florida Woman Who Left Baby in Trash Bin Takes Plea Deal

Florida Woman Who Left Baby in Trash Bin Takes Plea Deal
Rafaelle Alessandra Carbalho Sousa. Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.—A woman who left her newborn baby in a trash bin pleaded guilty to attempted murder and child abuse, agreeing to a seven-year prison sentence and potential deportation.

Two maintenance workers at a Boca Raton apartment complex heard faint crying sounds coming from the bin and rescued Rafaelle Sousa’s 6-pound 8-ounce baby. She was taken in by her boyfriend, who named her Sarah, the Palm Beach Post reported.