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Arkansas Couple Arrested for Attempting to Sell Baby for $1,000 and Beer

The couple faces felony charges after allegedly trying to negotiate the sale of their two-month-old child at a campground.

  • Darien Urban, 21, and Shalene Ehlers, 20, were arrested on September 21 after a campground manager reported their actions to the Benton County Sheriff's Office.
  • The couple allegedly signed a contract to transfer custody of their baby to Cody Nathaniel Martin for $1,000 and beer.
  • Witnesses reported the baby needed medical attention for severe diaper rash and blisters, leading to the child being taken to a hospital.
  • The baby is currently in the care of the Arkansas Department of Human Services.
  • Urban was released on a $5,000 bond, while Ehlers remains in custody with a $30,000 bail; both face felony charges of endangering the welfare of a minor.
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