Overview
- Detroit police found a blue tote inside a trash bin containing a seriously decomposed newborn wrapped in a white sheet after responding to a call on July 8, authorities said.
- Investigators identified the infant as Daysiana Lachell Powell’s newborn, and police arrested Powell on July 10, court records show.
- Powell was arraigned in 36th District Court and released on a $50,000 personal bond while the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office pursues a charge of concealing the death of an individual.
- The felony charge carries a maximum penalty of up to five years in prison and prosecutors have expressed deep sorrow about the case as investigation and prosecution continue.
- A probable-cause conference is set for July 21 and a preliminary exam is scheduled for July 28, steps that will determine whether the case moves to trial and reveal more investigative details.