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Blunt force injury caused 4-month-old baby's death, LA coroners say
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Helen Jeong , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· October 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Takiyah Babers, who is 19 years old, has been charged with murder and assault on a child. A homicide ruling was made in the death of a baby girl.
A homicide ruling was made in the death of a baby girl. The infant's mother is facing charges. Takiyah Babers, who is 19 years old, has been charged with murder and assault on a child.
The baby was found in a dumpster and later died from her injuries. The cause of death was determined to be blunt force injury.
Further details about the incident are available, including the circumstances of the baby's discovery and the mother's court appearance.
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Category: safety ·
Published: October 5, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) ·
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