Idaho Teen Arrested for Newborn's Death in Safe Haven Baby Box

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An 18-year-old from Twin Falls, Idaho, has been arrested for failing to report a death after a deceased infant was found in a Safe Haven Baby Box at Grove Creek Medical Center in Blackfoot. The box is intended for the anonymous surrender of unharmed newborns, but the infant was dead before being placed inside. Idaho law does not protect the surrender of harmed or deceased infants, and further charges may be filed.
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