The defense attorney for an Artesia teenager whose newborn son died in a hospital bathroom trash bin in January told a local news outlet on May 12 that he has "serious problems" with how his client is being treated.
Alexee Trevizo, 19, is behind bars facing a first-degree murder charge, according to a KRQE report originally published on May 12 and updated on May 15.
"I have serious problems with the charge in this case which is first-degree murder," said Gary Mitchell, Trevizo's attorney. "You can bet your life we're going to defend this tenaciously."
Treviza went to an emergency room in January for back pain and was informed she was pregnant, according to an earlier KRQE news story, which cited "investigators."
While at the hospital, Treviza reportedly locked herself in a bathroom where she gave birth to a baby boy, tied him up in a trash bag, and left him beneath the trash in the bin, according to the report. The boy died from a lack of oxygen before he was found, according to hospital officials.
There's more to the story, however, Mitchell told KRQE News.
"I think it's pretty outrageous, actually," Mitchell said. "She's in great distress because she's in jail and (has) never been there before. And didn't do anything to deserve being there, I don't care what the state of New Mexico may allege."
Mitchell also has "problems" with the hospital.
"She's at the only facility where she can get help and then this happens?" Mitchell said. "I have serious problems with that. I have serious problems with the hospital care, I have serious problems with the records we're not getting out of this hospital because I don't necessarily think it's correct and honest."
Mitchell also questioned the medication Treviza was given while at the hospital.
"They did some lab work, but they gave some medication before and gave it anyway and that's powerful painkillers," he said.
Mitchell also said Trevizo is a good student who is active in cheer and choir with no history of trouble. He said Trevizo plans to attend New Mexico State University.
