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Body camera video of Albuquerque newborn found in dumpster

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    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KOAT) — Albuquerque Police body camera footage reveals the aftermath of a newborn found in a dumpster in Northwest Albuquerque on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. KOAT obtained the footage in July 2026. According to APD, the deceased newborn was found wrapped inside of a blanket.

“Some homeless individuals discovered the baby. It looked like it was an actual baby, partially wrapped in a blanket inside the dumpster,” APD Communications Director Gilbert Gallegos said in April 2025.

Snippets of Body Camera Footage
APD Officer: “So, you found the baby?”

Man: “Yeah.”

APD Officer: “How did you find the baby?”

Man: “I was just looking in the dumpster and I saw a shirt like this.”

APD located the 31-year-old mother of the newborn. According to APD, its Crimes Against Children Unit received a tip that resulted in a DNA warrant. On Sunday, April 27, 2025, she was detained for questioning then released. Detectives determined the mother was homeless. According to APD, she told investigators the infant was stillborn. It’s still unclear if the mother faced charges.

What is a Safe Haven Site?
“A safe haven site is a designated public location—such as a hospital, fire station, or police station where a parent can safely and anonymously surrender a newborn infant without fear of criminal prosecution for abandonment.”

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Parents of 5-year-old cancer victim plead for return of stolen statue from South Florida park

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Click here for updates on this story    MIAMI (WFOR) -- The parents of a 5-year-old boy who died of cancer are pleading for the return of a commemorative statue stolen from a park dedicated to his memory.For the past six years, a life-size bronze replica of Jake Duque has stood atop a concrete platform in a Miami Lakes park named in his honor. Jake, who died in 2020 after battling diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma—an aggressive and incurable form of brain cancer—became a symbol of hope for thousands of followers known as "Jakey's Army."His parents, Karen and Orlando Duque, said they were in disbelief when they received a phone call Saturday morning informing them the 44-inch-tall statue was gone."We literally said, 'Go back! You must not have seen it.' We still are in shock," Karen Duque said.The impact of the theft was felt immediately by the family, including the couple's 4-year-old child. "I'll tell you what our 4-year-old told us this morning: 'Someone took our brother? My brother? Who would take my brother?'" Karen Duque said.The statue was a focal point of comfort for both the family and the community, Orlando Duque said."You know, when you see this sunset now in a couple of minutes, you'll understand the peace that people see here," he said. "And that peace comes not only from God, but from my boy Jakey. That's what we're missing here."A plaque located beneath the statue's former site reads: "He planted mustard seeds of faith that transformed the lives of thousands of people."The parents are asking for the return of the statue, noting that it holds no monetary value but is irreplaceable to their family and the community. "There's no value. The statue is priceless to us," Karen Duque said. "It's not just a statue. It's a representation of a boy who impacted so many people's lives, and it's a statue that belongs to the community. It belongs to everyone."The parents stated they do not wish to press charges if the statue is returned.Anyone with information regarding the missing statue is asked to contact the family at 305-915-7050.Please note: This story was provided to CNN Wire by an affiliate and does not contain original CNN reporting. This content carries a strict local market embargo. If you share the same market as the contributor of this article, you may not use it on any platform.
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