New Mexico
New Mexico teen who dumped newborn in hospital trashcan lands win in court
A New Mexico teen accused of killing her newborn and abandoning him in a hospital bathroom trashcan had a major victory in court.
The state’s Supreme Court postponed Alexee Trevizo’s August 6 pre-trial hearing while it decides whether certain evidence, including her own statements in the hospital, can be used.
Prosecutors charged Trevizo with first-degree murder of her newborn son in January 2023. They also charged her with intentional child abuse and tampering with evidence, according to a criminal complaint filed in Eddy County, southeastern New Mexico.
Doctors informed the teen she was pregnant after she went to the emergency room for back pain. While at the hospital, she allegedly locked herself in a bathroom, gave birth to a boy, tied him up in a trash bag, and hid him beneath other items in the bin. The baby was later found dead.
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The district court ruled in favor of the defense and excluded all statements Trevizo made to her medical providers, citing doctor-patient privilege. She made these statements in front of her doctor and mother.
Gary C. Mitchell, Trevizo’s attorney, argued that her mother nor police officers should not have been in the room, especially with a bodycam. He said everything his client did once she crossed the threshold of the hospital should be privileged because she was seeking medical care.
“They violated the doctor-patient privilege and they violated Miranda rights – trying to talk to somebody without telling them about their constitutional rights,” Mitchell said in an interview.
Mitchell also stated this case is huge because it affects both women’s rights and reproductive issues. He said these conversations should have been protected, there’s also a civil lawsuit against the hospital for malpractice.
“My client went to the only place she could get help, she went to the hospital and she did everything that the nurses and doctors required her to do,” Mitchell said.
On the other hand, Dianna Luce, the district attorney, appealed the ruling and argued that the teen waived her privilege by making statements repeatedly, knowing her mother and officers were present.
Newsweek reached out to Luce, however, she has not yet responded.
“The state’s not going to have certain evidence that they can introduce – all the video film and all the stuff that should have been confidential and all the testing,” Mitchell said. “Can they make a case otherwise? I don’t think they can but that doesn’t mean they’re not going to try.”
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ESPAÑOLA, N.M. (KRQE) – Residents in the area of the Riverside Fire in Española got a better look at the aftermath as the sun came out Saturday morning. Española resident Estevan Lucero is grieving the mobile home he grew up in. It’s one of four structures lost due to the riverside fire. His childhood home was burned, and just missed his family’s primary house on their property. “It’s awful to see all this black all around, it’s scary, it’s scary to see that it got this close,” said Lucero.
The large fire erupted Friday night in Espanola behind the Santa Claran hotel and Casino up to Fairview Lane. Some Espanola residents said that the experience was terrifying. “It’s one of the bigger fires I’ve seen in this area, so it was intense,” said Ronald Gallegos.
Meanwhile, crews have been battling to keep flames contained, but there is no reason for how it started. The fire is currently under investigation. It did spread very quickly. Initially, firefighters did think it was approximately 100 acres based on the nighttime and not getting that great visual effect,” said Española Mayor Dennis Tim Salazar.
Evacuations have been lifted for all residents, but the work will continue. “There’s several hot spots, and as mentioned, we’re really concerned about the winds, so we just want to make sure to focus on getting the job done,” said Mayor Salazar.
Several firefighters have come to pitch in. A total of 19 fire engines are assisting from federal, city, and county levels.
Welcome to the weekend!
If you are heading out the door this morning, chilly temperatures have settled into sections of west and northwest New Mexico. Temperatures are ranging from the 30’s, in the northwest, to the 60’s in the southeast. Today’s high temperature forecast will have near seasonable temperatures throughout the state, with Albuquerque expected to reach the 70s once again. The rest of the Land of Enchantment can anticipate a spread of high temperatures from the 60s to the upper 80s. Similar to most of this week, Saturday will also bring gusty winds. Gusty westerly winds will range from 25-45 mph before stronger winds return on Sunday.
Our upper-level winds will strengthen as the jet stream glides over the state. Those stronger winds above will bring high winds to sections of New Mexico. Wind gusts along the central mountain chain could reach 50-60 mph or more on Sunday afternoon. The National Weather Service (NWS) will issue High Wind Watches and Wind Advisories for gusts that could reach 50 and 60 mph. Those warnings will be for several communities along the central mountain chain, Estancia Valley, sections of Guadalupe/Lincoln counties, and southwest New Mexico.
In true New Mexico fashion fire danger will also accompany the strong winds this weekend. The NWS will issue Red Flag Warnings and Fire Weather Watches both days for fires that can easily start and spread underneath these weather conditions. Most of these will be for eastern and southern New Mexico. Fire Weather Watches also extend through central and western New Mexico for tomorrow. Precipitation chances are also expected to return this weekend.
Wet and dry storms are possible on Sunday in sections of west, central and northwest New Mexico. Aside from sprinkles to light rain, lighting would be the concern to spark new wildfires. Mountain snow is also forecasted with this push of moisture Saturday night through Sunday. A dusting to a few inches is possible in the peaks of the northern mountains, while the peaks in the San Juans, in southwest Colorado, could pick up 6-12 inches. After Sunday breezy winds are still forecasted on Monday throughout New Mexico before a wetter pattern emerges later next week. Have a great Saturday!
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