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Kearny Girl, 17, Charged In Death Of Baby Found In Trash Can

A 17-year-old girl was arrested in the death of an infant last October in Hudson County, authorities said.

Change.org Justice for Baby Matthew

Change.org Justice for Baby Matthew

Photo Credit: Change.org Justice for Baby Matthew

The Kearny teen was charged with aggravated manslaughter, child endangerment and desecrating human remains, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said.

The girl was charged as a juvenile.

A Change.org petition called "Justice for Baby Matthew" was launched by Angela Owens last October, after the infant was found in a trash can.

More than 2,100 signatures had been garnered as of Oct. 18, 2021.

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