Alexee Trevizo, a 19-year-old high school senior from Artesia, New Mexico, made headlines in 2023 after being charged with first-degree murder for allegedly giving birth to a newborn in a hospital bathroom and placing the baby's body in a trash can.
The shocking case has since raised questions about legal protection for patients, Miranda rights, and whether Trevizo could face criminal charges at all. But more than that, it has brought back a broader focus on the nature of the crime committed by Trevizo, who is now a 21-year-old adult.
