Evanston teen Layarria Searcy, 19, charged with concealing newborn's death, remains not recovered.

Evanston resident Layarria Searcy, 19, has been charged with concealing the death of her newborn after giving birth at home in August. Police began investigating on August 29 after a report that the baby's remains were thrown in a garbage bin. The remains were not recovered, making it impossible to determine the cause of death. Searcy was indicted on one felony count and is set to appear in court on January 9, 2025.

November 23, 2024
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