New Zealand

Woman admits to dumping newborn’s body in Albert Park rubbish bin

A woman has admitted to disposing of her dead newborn in a rubbish bin in Auckland's Albert Park after giving birth alone.

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A woman gave birth alone at her central Auckland lodgings and subsequently placed her dead baby in a rubbish bin in Albert Park. Court documents indicate she had suspected she was pregnant but was unsure until labour began. She has admitted to dumping the newborn's body.

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NZ Herald

Albert Park baby death: Woman admits dumping newborn’s body in Auckland rubbish bin

She suspected pregnancy but was unsure until labour started during a bath at her lodgings.

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Stuff

Woman gave birth in hotel before disposing dead baby in Albert Park rubbish bin

Court documents detail how a woman gave birth alone in a central Auckland hotel before placing her dead baby in a park bin.

Read the full story at Stuff