Teen allegedly raped by father gives birth alone near road

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 22:49 · Archive

A 14-year-old Californian girl allegedly impregnated by her father gave birth alone near a field and may have fatally run over her newborn.

A 14-year-old girl in Monterey County, California allegedly gave birth alone near a field on 1 August and may have fatally run over her newborn baby, according to the Monterey County Sheriff's Office and FBI. The infant's remains were discovered at the scene and have been referred to by authorities as 'Baby Angelita'. The girl was allegedly impregnated by her own father, 38-year-old Sergio Galvez Perez.

Investigators believe the teenager hid her pregnancy from her mother, fearing the mother would harm her if discovered. She gave birth alone near a field where she regularly worked in agricultural labour. After giving birth, she allegedly placed the newborn on the ground before getting into a beige Mercury sedan and driving over the infant. Evidence from the scene indicates the newborn was struck by the vehicle's right front tyre.

According to a text message investigators say she sent to her father hours after the birth, the girl described giving birth and her fear of discovery. 'Dad! I couldn't hold it anymore and the baby came out. I hid it … because my mom was going to see me with it, and she was going to kill me,' the message reportedly said. Detectives said they found no evidence that either parent knew she intended to harm the newborn. The girl's father was located with her in Mexico and now faces sexual assault charges.

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• Teen mom at center of incest case may have fatally run over her newborn, cops sayInvestigators say the 14-year-old girl was impregnated by her father, who was later located with her in Mexico and now faces sexual assault chargesIndependent World · 9 Oct, 22:32
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