Details taken from the March 27, 2023 Press Release.
On Friday (March 24, 2023), Whitewater Police arrested a 39-year-old Whitewater woman, believed to be the mother of the deceased newborn. The suspect is currently being held in the Jefferson County Jail. This case continues to be investigated, but charges of Concealing Death of a Child and Resisting or Obstructing an Officer are being forwarded to the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office. More charges could follow based on the continuing investigation.
Whitewater Police thank the Wisconsin Department of Justice – Division of Criminal Investigation for their investigative assistance in this case. Due to the fact that this case is ongoing, no additional details will be provided by Whitewater Police at this time.