Woman Admits Leaving Baby to Die on Cruise Ship
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05/21/2015
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20-year-old woman boarded a Caribbean cruise ship , to celebrate her friend’s birthday. -
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Within two days of the cruise, Alicia Keir said she gave birth by herself in her stateroom. -
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She told U.S. District Judge Rudy Lozano Wednesday that she stayed with the newborn for a minute. She did not move,” Keir said. “She did not make a sound.” -
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As the DeMotte woman pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter, she acknowledged during Wednesday’s hearing that the child was born alive. -
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Keir’s voice trembled as she told Lozano she delivered a girl. She wrapped the full-term newborn in a towel and hid her under a bed, according to court records.“I should have gotten help,” Keir said. -
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The next day, a cleaning crew found the girl dead after the ship arrived at the port of St. Maarten. Assistant U.S. Attorney Randall Stewart said a doctor there determined the infant died from exposure and lack of care. -
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According to court records, the child was born without any diseases or defects.
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