Newborn Found in Motel

A homeless woman discovered a dead baby girl in a bag outside the Drummers Inn motel dumpster on Camp Bowie Boulevard in Fort Worth.

“Don't put it in a trash can”

Police Investigation Begins

Fort Worth Police Department started investigating on Sunday, Oct. 18, after reports of the baby found in a motel dumpster.

Accusations Against Avia

Avia Cantrell, 23, faces capital murder charges for the infant's death, according to the Fort Worth Police Department.

Accusations Against Camron

Camron Baker, 26, faces abuse of a corpse charges for discarding the newborn body.

Baby Found Dead for Days

Law enforcement reported the child appeared dead for multiple days by the time it was found.

Alleged Birth in Bathtub

Cantrell allegedly gave birth to the girl in the bathtub and left the baby face down in water for 30 minutes.

Baby Kept for Four Days

The baby was kept in a bag near the bathroom toilet for four days before being discarded.

Baker's Reason for Discarding

Baker said the couple did not call for medical help because they did not want to 'catch a case'.

Baby Thrown in Dumpster

Baker threw the baby into a brown, flowered bag and then discarded it in the motel dumpster.

Cantrell Detained

Cantrell is being detained in Tarrant County Jail with no bond as of this writing.

Baker Not Listed

Baker is not listed as an inmate in Tarrant County Jail as of this writing.

Sister's Welfare Check

Police received a welfare check request from Cantrell's sister who said she was pregnant and due soon.

History of Unattended Births

Cantrell has a history of unattended or undisclosed pregnancy and childbirth, according to law enforcement records.

Consequence

The couple faces steep charges after allegedly keeping the newborn body by the toilet for four days before discarding it in a motel dumpster.