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A Dothan Teen Charged with Capital Murder After Leaving Newborn in Dumpster

A Dothan teen is charged with capital murder after placing her newborn in a trash compactor.  Police say 18-year-old Jakayla Williams hid her pregnancy from her family and lied about where the baby was.   Dothan Police discovered the child’s remains  in a duffle bag at the city landfill.  Williams is behind bars with no bond set.

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