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It’s unclear if Singh has a lawyer who can comment on her behalf.
Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office
PBSO Capt. Steven Stravelli said the agency received numerous tips but none that were fruitful. The case eventually turned cold, he said.
Christoffel said a covert DNA sample was taken from Singh that proved to be a match.
“We just found a piece of garbage that was discarded,” she said.
Christoffel said Singh confessed to the crime.
“She didn’t know what to do with her, and she still had her with her, and she decided that’s where she was going to dispose of her,” Christoffel said.
Christoffel added that Singh appeared to be nervous and worried about her future when she was being questioned.
“The men and women of law enforcement always think they are tough and they have seen it all but I guarantee you when you see a newborn infant floating in the ocean like somebody had discarded like a piece of trash, it tugs at your heart,” said Palm Beach Sheriff Ric Bradshaw.
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By the time the infant went into the inlet, it is believed she was already dead, Christoffel said, adding that Singh does not have other children.
Lynn University confirmed to NBC Miami that she was a dispatcher there from July 2021 until recently.
“We were shocked to learn about the charges against Ms. Singh and have ended her employment,” a university spokesperson said in a statement to the outlet.
source: people.com
