Samantha Richards, 23 arrested after her baby was found dead in a dumpster

London Ontario police received a report of human remains in a dumpster on June 16th at around 11:30 am in the area of Mill street and Richmond street.

Investigators said on June 18th they had located the mother of the baby and said she may also responsible for placing the deceased in the dumpster. Samantha Richards, 23 was arrested and charged with neglect to obtain assistance in child birth and the disposing of the body of a child after delivery.

An autopsy will be performed this week to reveal if the infant was murdered.

More to come…