Woman Charged With Murder After Newborn Found Dead at Texas Daycare

A Texas investigation is underway after a newborn baby girl was found dead inside a trash container at a Perry child-care facility, leading to a first-degree murder charge against a woman authorities say had secretly given birth there.

The incident unfolded on the afternoon of September 15, 2026, at Acorns & Oaks Child Care in Perry. Emergency responders were called after Ubaldo experienced severe vaginal bleeding. She was transported to a hospital at approximately 5:33 p.m.

According to court records, Ubaldo told medical personnel that she had given birth inside a restroom at the daycare and placed the newborn in a trash can.

At approximately 6:22 p.m., police received a report that a newborn might be inside a trash can at the facility. About 10 minutes later, officers located a deceased baby girl inside a trash bag.

Investigative documents state that the newborn still had her umbilical cord attached and showed signs of trauma. Records indicate that the infant was estimated to have been between 32 and 36 weeks gestation and had sustained multiple injuries.

According to investigators, Ubaldo told authorities that she had known she was pregnant for several months but had not informed anyone. Investigative records further allege that after giving birth, she heard the baby crying and intentionally injured the infant’s face in an attempt to silence her.

Those statements and allegations are part of the investigative record and will be subject to the criminal court process. They do not constitute a final judicial finding of guilt.

Ubaldo was arrested on September 17 and charged with first-degree murder. Local reports indicate that she is being held in the Dallas County Jail without bond as the case proceeds.

Perry police emphasized that the newborn was not a child in the care of Acorns & Oaks Child Care and was not a client of the facility. Authorities said the circumstances surrounding the birth and the infant’s death remain under investigation.

The case has not yet reached a final resolution. Prosecutors will have to establish the allegations in court, while the defense will have an opportunity to respond to the evidence and charges.

Police have also emphasized that an arrest and criminal charge do not constitute a conviction. Ubaldo is presumed innocent unless and until she is proven guilty in court.

Source: people.com