California Woman Accused of Killing Newborn

(Sacramento, California) A 24-year-old local woman, Courtney Addington, has been accused of killing her newborn baby and attempting to cover up the crime.

Addington faces a charge of murder.

Addington was admitted to Mercy General Hospital on January 25 for complications with excessive bleeding, according to Sacramento County Sheriff’s Sgt. Jason Ramos. Hospital staff determined during the examination that Addington had recently given birth, which she denied.

Deputies were notified and went to Addington’s residence in the 3800 block of Wildrose Way to check on the possible infant. There they discovered the infant dead, wrapped in a garbage bag under a bed.

Addington was booked into custody at the Sacramento County Main Jail without bail.