Annie Anderson : "Mother Arrested in 2005 Murder of Newborn"

1. Mother arrested for murder of newborn found in airport bathroom
2. Newborn murder arrest of mother at airport bathroom.

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Authorities believe they have finally cracked a chilling cold case that has haunted them for nearly two decades. The case involves the murder of a newborn baby girl, who was found dead in a Phoenix airport bathroom in 2005. Investigators have now identified the baby’s mother as 51-year-old Annie Anderson, who is currently in custody in Washington state awaiting extradition to face charges in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Breakthrough in the Investigation

The breakthrough in this case came through the use of genetic genealogy databases. By analyzing DNA evidence found at the crime scene, investigators were able to identify potential family matches to the profile of the baby’s mother. After locating a possible relative through genetic genealogy, police obtained a DNA sample from them, which ultimately led them to Annie Anderson.

The Tragic Discovery

The investigation began on October 10, 2005, when authorities responded to a report of a deceased newborn in a bathroom at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The baby, later named Baby Skylar, was found wrapped in newspapers and a towel, indicating that the birth likely did not take place at the airport. The medical examiner determined that Baby Skylar died from suffocation, ruling her death as a homicide.

An Admission of Guilt

Despite years of unsuccessful attempts to identify a suspect, the case took a significant turn in 2020 when genetic genealogy was employed. After piecing together a family tree for the suspect, investigators approached Annie Anderson. She admitted to being the mother of Baby Skylar and confessed to killing her. Anderson revealed that she was in Arizona on business at the time of the murder.

No Allegations Against the Father

Although the father of the baby has been identified, authorities do not believe he was involved in the murder. The focus remains on Annie Anderson, who is now awaiting extradition to Arizona to face charges related to the killing of her newborn daughter.

Stay tuned for updates as this case progresses.