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Mother Arrested Nearly 37 Years After Infant Found Dead in Dumpster
Advancements in DNA Technology Lead to Suspect’s Identification
According to True Crime News, in Riverside, California a 55-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly murdering her newborn daughter almost 37 years ago. The infant was found dead in a plastic bag in a dumpster behind a business on La Sierra Avenue in October 1987. The Riverside County coroner determined the death was a homicide. Despite many efforts to solve the case authorities could not find a suspect at that time. The case remained unsolved until the Riverside Police Department’s Cold Case Unit revisited it in 2020.
Recent advancements in DNA technology helped crack the case. Genetic genealogy company Othram Labs created a detailed DNA profile of the deceased baby which led to identifying potential family members. This investigation pointed to Melissa Avila the baby’s mother as the main suspect. Avila was 19 years old when the crime allegedly occurred. Authorities confirmed that the baby’s father was not involved in the case.
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55-Year-Old Woman Arrested for Murdering Newborn Daughter in 1987-$1.1 Million Bail Set! (PHOTO: Yahoo)
Melissa Avila Extradited to Riverside, Faces $1.1 Million Bail
Police assisted by U.S. Marshals found Avila in Shelby North Carolina. She was brought back to Riverside County and booked into the Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility on August 5 charged with first-degree murder. Her bail has been set at $1.1 million. Riverside Police Chief Larry Gonzalez commended the hard work of the investigators and partners expressing hope that this case resolution will provide closure and justice for the victim.
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