Baby Found in Trash Can...Again

Newborn Left in Restroom Trash Can Dies

On May 10, Dawa Lama of Woodside, Queens gave birth in a restroom at Elmhurst Hospital Center. The baby was found in the restroom trash and was immediately taken to Long Island Jewish Medical Center where they later pronounced the infant dead. Ms. Lama was originally charged with first-degree assault and reckless endangerment, but they are now considering upgrading the charges held against her. This woman is only 23 years old and clearly suffering from some form mental illness if she had the ability to simply have a baby, throw it out, and walk away from the scene without any remorse. Yet, this is certainly not the first time something similar to this situation has occurred. I'm guessing we're all aware of the case in 1997 in which a high school senior gave birth in a toilet, cut the umbilical cord, and wrapped up the baby before throwing it in the trash. How these young women manage to pull a stunt like this and then walk away as if nothing had happened is beyond me. Anyone able to commit such a crime should receive serious consequences for their unbelievable actions.