Arrest Made in April 2024 Death of Baby Found on University Campus

The US Marshals Task Force, in collaboration with the Tampa Police Department, arrested 19-year-old Brianna Moore in Quitman, Mississippi, in connection with the tragic death of her infant found on the University of Tampa campus on April 28, 2024. The investigation began when university safety officials were alerted to a potential miscarriage, leading to the grim discovery of the deceased child identified as Moore's own. An autopsy confirmed the cause of death as asphyxia, compounded by multiple rib fractures, and classified it as a homicide. Moore has been charged with several serious offenses, including Aggravated Manslaughter of a Child and Child Neglect. Currently, she is being held in the Lauderdale County Jail, pending extradition to Florida to face these charges.

This case has drawn attention to Florida's Safe Haven Law, which provides a legal way for parents to surrender unharmed infants without fear of prosecution. For expectant mothers facing difficulties, the article lists several resources, including local crisis centers and hotlines. The event underscores the critical societal issues surrounding maternal health and child safety.