Overview

• The Clayton County Medical Examiner’s Office declared the death of a newborn, decapitated during birth, as a homicide.
• Parents filed a lawsuit against the hospital and the obstetrician, accusing them of excessive force and failing to follow proper childbirth protocols.
• The hospital staff allegedly attempted to hide the decapitation from the parents and suggested cremation to destroy evidence.
• No criminal charges have been filed yet, but the case is under investigation by local police and the district attorney’s office.
• The family seeks justice and has been receiving counseling to cope with their loss.