Coverage dated May 8, 2022

Minnesota cold case: Mom charged in death of baby found in Mississippi River in 2003

Headline from Fox10 Phoenix

A woman has been arrested in connection to the death of a baby boy who was found in the Mississippi River in 2003. She has also been identified as the mom of a baby girl found in the river in 1999.

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21 articles, oldest first.

  1. The Bemidji Pioneer

    Southern Minnesota woman arrested in cold cases of babies found dead in Mississippi River waters (opens The Bemidji Pioneer)

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    The Bemidji Pioneer's feed description

    Two babies, both linked through DNA to suspect, were found dead in 1999 and 2003. A newborn boy was found in Lower Boat Harbor in Red Wing, and a newborn girl was found in Lake Pepin.

  2. Fox10 Phoenix

    Minnesota cold case: Mom charged in death of baby found in Mississippi River in 2003 (opens Fox10 Phoenix)

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    Fox10 Phoenix's feed description

    A woman has been arrested in connection to the death of a baby boy who was found in the Mississippi River in 2003. She has also been identified as the mom of a baby girl found in the river in 1999.

  3. NBC News

    Mom charged in slaying of baby boy found in Mississippi River in 2003 (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Jennifer Matter, 50, of Minnesota, has also been linked to the death of baby girl, her daughter, found in the river in 1999, officials said.

  4. La Crosse Tribune

    Woman arrested in cold cases for babies found dead in Mississippi River waters (opens La Crosse Tribune)

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    La Crosse Tribune's feed description

    Jennifer Lynn Matter of Belvidere Township was identified through DNA as the mother of the newborn boy who was found on Dec. 7, 2003, law enforcement officials said.

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