Teen mom who tossed live newborn in trash compactor now facing capital murder charge: Police

Jakayla Ashanti Williams booking photo (Dothan Police Department)

Jakayla Ashanti Williams (Dothan Police Department)

An Alabama woman charged with capital murder will face a prosecutor looking to put her to death after she allegedly killed her newborn baby by putting him in a trash compactor at a local dumpster.

Jakayla Ashanti Williams, 18, gave birth at home in August.

After her family realized she had delivered the child, the defendant allegedly told them a story about handing the boy over to a “red-headed” hospital worker earlier that month. Williams’ family, concerned for the newborn’s safety, then traveled with her to nearby Southeast Health Medical Center, demanding answers.

The replies that came were grim.