Newborn Found Dead in Yuma Hotel Garbage Can

A newborn baby boy was found dead in a garbage can outside the Best Western hotel in Yuma, Arizona, on the morning of May 1, 2024. Authorities believe the baby was placed in the trash between 10 p.m. April 30 and 10 a.m. May 1, and the discovery was made by a hotel employee. No suspects have been identified, and a $1,000 reward is being offered for tips leading to an arrest as the investigation continues. The Yuma Police Department is reminding the public about Arizona's Safe Haven Law, which allows parents to safely and anonymously surrender unharmed infants under 30 days old at designated locations without prosecution. Safe Haven sites include hospitals, adoption agencies, fire stations, and certain churches, with a 24/7 crisis response team available to assist. The case has highlighted available resources aimed at preventing similar tragedies.