A California woman was arrested and charged with first-degree murder after delivering a stillborn baby that authorities said had toxic levels of methamphetamine in its body
Chelsea Cheyenne Becker. Photo: Kings County Sheriff’s Office A 25-year-old woman named Chelsea Cheyenne Becker was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in Hanford, California, after delivering a stillborn baby in September. According to authorities, the stillborn had toxic levels of methamphetamine in its body. Becker’s bail has been set at $5 million.
Becker’s cousin Terra Ordonez told CNN affiliate KGPE, “I want her to turn herself in. I’m excited for her to straighten up and get clean, because I know she’s smart enough to get out of it.” Ordonez added, “Hopefully it’s an eye-opener for a lot of women who are struggling and pregnant — scream for help.”
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