A deceased baby was discovered in a restroom of a New Mexico hospital room, prompting a police investigation.
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The incident occurred at Covenant Health Hobbs Hospital after a 16-year-old patient, accompanied by her mother, had been receiving treatment in the room.
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The hospital staff found the deceased baby in the restroom area of the patient's room.
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The Hobbs Police Department did not disclose the identities of those involved or mention any arrests.
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The baby's body was sent to Albuquerque for autopsy by the Office of the Medical Investigator.
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This marks the second incident this year involving a deceased infant found in a New Mexico hospital.
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In a prior case, 19-year-old Alexee Trevizo was charged with first-degree murder and evidence tampering related to her infant son's death in January.
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Trevizo allegedly gave birth in the hospital bathroom and disposed of the baby in a trash bag.
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Her attorney filed a lawsuit against the hospital for wrongful death in August, contesting the official account.
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Abortion is currently legal in New Mexico, with legislation in place to protect abortion providers and patients.
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