Man, Teen Girl Sought After Newborn Found Dead Near California's Highway 1

CBS Bay Area

September 1, 2026

A man and his 14-year-old daughter, whom he is accused of impregnating, are being sought after the teen's newborn baby was found dead near Highway 1 in Monterey County, said Sheriff Tina Nieto.

The child was found off Struve Road, near Highway 1 north of Moss Landing, on the morning of August 1. Firefighters pronounced the newborn dead at the scene. During the investigation, detectives determined that a juvenile female gave birth to "Baby Angelita" along the side of the road and placed her on the ground before leaving.

A post-mortem examination found signs of traumatic injury, officials said.

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