An 18-year-old American woman was arrested in Paris after allegedly throwing a newborn out of a hotel window. The teenager, whose name has not been publicly disclosed, was in France as part of a gap-year program.
According to the Paris prosecutor’s office, the incident occurred on Monday, February 24, when the newborn was thrown from a second-floor window of a Paris hotel. Emergency responders took the infant to a hospital, but the child did not survive. Authorities have launched an investigation into the homicide of a minor.
Reports indicate that the woman was in France through a Massachusetts-based international cultural program. EF Gap Year, an organization that offers international educational programs in several countries, including Switzerland, Italy, and France, confirmed that the teenager was part of their program. In a statement to the Associated Press, EF Gap Year expressed deep shock and sadness over the tragic incident and extended their thoughts to everyone affected.
Details regarding the circumstances of the event remain limited. Barron’s, citing local police, reported that the newborn was still attached to its umbilical cord and wrapped in a cloth when it was discovered. CNN, citing authorities, stated that the infant’s body had been moved to a nearby trash can before being found.
French authorities continue to investigate the case as they work to determine the exact events leading up to the tragic death of the newborn.
