Mother Arrested for 1994 Cold Case Murder of Newborn Found in Bag

Pamela Ferreyra, 60, charged with murder after DNA technology linked her to the baby, known as 'Baby Garin,' found dead in Monterey County.

The newborn's remains were discovered in a paper bag by a can collector in 1994 along Garin Road in Las Lomas, California.
Advancements in DNA technology allowed investigators to identify Pamela Ferreyra as the mother, leading to her arrest.
Ferreyra, who currently works as an in-home health care provider, has pleaded not guilty and is held on a $1 million bond.
Authorities have not determined the exact cause of death, but confirmed the baby was born alive.
The case was reopened in 2023, utilizing forensic genetic genealogy to trace familial connections.