New Mexico Woman Receives 16-Year Sentence for Dumping Newborn in Dumpster

Alexis Avila has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for throwing her newborn son into a dumpster in New Mexico. The sentence was handed down after a jury found her guilty of attempted first degree murder and child abuse causing great bodily harm. Despite her mental illnesses, the State argued that the crime was intentional and violent. Avila showed remorse only after hearing the guilty verdict. The court also heard from the baby’s father, who spoke on his son’s behalf. Avila will serve two years of probation after her prison sentence.