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Texas Woman Arrested for Abandoning Newborn in Dumpster

9/26/2025

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Neli Dinora Rivera Felipe, 22, was arrested in Austin, Texas, for abandoning a newborn in a dumpster on September 20.
The infant, found with the umbilical cord attached after crying, is in medical care.
Surveillance footage identified Rivera Felipe. The investigation continues.
Texas law allows surrender of unharmed babies under 60 days old.

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Story summary

Neli Dinora Rivera Felipe, 22, was arrested in Austin, Texas, for abandoning a newborn in a dumpster on September 20.
The infant, found with the umbilical cord attached after crying, is in medical care.
Surveillance footage identified Rivera Felipe. The investigation continues.
Texas law allows surrender of unharmed babies under 60 days old.