A teen mother who was arrested and charged with murdering her newborn baby when she was only 15 years old has been photographed.
18-year-old Paris Mayo is accused of killing her child in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, in March 2019.
On Monday, West Mercia Police arrested and charged her in connection with the newborn’s tragic death.
Officers were called to the home around 8:40 am on March 24, 2019, following a report of a concern for welfare. But they discovered the lifeless body of the baby at the property.
“Police were called to reports of a concern for welfare for a newborn baby at a property in Ross-on-Wye,” Superintendent Sue Thomas said at that time.
“On attendance, the body of a baby was discovered. The baby’s next of kin and the coroner have been informed.”
“The death is being treated as suspicious and investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the baby’s death,” Thomas continued.
“A 15-year-old girl from Ross-on-Wye has been arrested in connection with this incident and has been released on police bail while investigations are ongoing.”
During the short hearing in court, the teen spoke only to confirm her name, age, and address, and that she understood the charge.
Paris Mayo appeared via video link and was remanded in custody to appear at Worcester Crown Court.
“You’ll appear before a judge crown court within 48 hours. The hearing will be at Worcester Crown Court,” District Judge Simon Ralph said.
“This is a matter can only be dealt with at Worcester Crown Court. I suspect this will be tomorrow.
“You will be remanded in custody in the meantime.”
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