Houston mother accused of leaving newborn in garbage bag: court documents

HOUSTON - Court documents reveal concerning details in the case involving an abandoned newborn in southwest Houston.

Everilda Cux-Ajtzalam, 18, was charged with abandoning a child after Houston Police Department officers found an infant boy at 6023 Dashwood Street. Residents called HPD around 1:15 p.m. after hearing cries from the dumpster area.

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According to court records, Cux-Ajtzalam allegedly placed the baby in a tied garbage bag.

Everilda Cux-Ajtzalam

The infant was immediately taken to Texas Children's Hospital, where he was reported to be in good condition. Child Protective Services was called.

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Cux-Ajtzalam is currently under observation in the hospital, officials say. 

The investigation into this incident is ongoing.