Cassandra Norwood, Ga. mother, accused of stabbing newborn to death hours after giving birth at home

By: Crimesider Staff
Topics: Daily Blotter

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(AP) ATHENS, Ga. - Police in north Georgia say an infant was stabbed to death at an Athens house, hours after being born.

Athens-Clarke police say the newborn's 21-year-old mother, Cassandra Elyse Norwood, was charged with murder in connection with the baby's death on Thursday afternoon.

The Athens Banner-Herald reports that Norwood was under guard at a hospital, where she was being treated for blood loss from giving birth. It wasn't clear early Friday whether she has an attorney.

Athens-Clarke police Capt. Clarence Holeman said investigators determined the baby boy was born in the home where she lived with her parents and other family members.

Police say Norwood was alone in one part of the house when she gave birth without anyone else knowing.

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by eroteme2 November 3, 2012 5:40 PM EDT

Not supposed to do this, you are to murder a baby before it is born not after. Although the difference other than legal may be difficult for some to comprehend.

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by nacradancer November 4, 2012 10:30 AM EST: That is exactly what I was thinking.


by ichibandan November 2, 2012 4:13 PM EDT: This story isn't over. She was hiding the birth for what reason. Reminds me of John Prine's song " Unwed Fathers":

" From teenage lovers to unwed mothers. Kept under covers like some bad dream. While unwed fathers, they can't be bothered. They run like water through a mountain stream"; Reply to this comment