Officials ID Jersey City Mom Who Died Hours After Infant's Death

JERSEY CITY, NJ — A 41-year-old woman died at Jersey City Medical Center on Saturday, 10 hours after giving birth to an infant who was found dead by investigators that morning. Now, the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office has identified her.

Reports said that when responders went to the house on Saturday, it was filled with needles and other waste. Mayor Steven Fulop Tweeted that it had been hit with violations a year earlier, but drew some questions about whether there was followup.

Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez released the following information on Tuesday morning:

<blockquote>The adult female who died on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, in the incident at 33 Suburbia Court in Jersey City in which an infant female also died, has been identified as Sandra Provost, age 41, of Jersey City.
On Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, shortly before 6 a.m., the Jersey City Police Department and Emergency Medical Services responded to 33 Suburbia Court in Jersey City on a report of a woman in need of medical attention. Upon arrival, Jersey City Police Officers found a female needing medical assistance as well as an unresponsive female infant. The infant was pronounced dead at the scene at approximately 6:05 a.m. The age of the deceased infant is unknown at this time, however, the preliminary investigation indicates that Provost gave birth to the deceased female infant found in the home.
Provost was transported by EMS to Jersey City Medical Center for treatment. She was pronounced dead at approximately 4:50 p.m. The cause and manner of death are pending the findings of the Regional Medical Examiner’s Office.
The Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit is actively investigating the case with assistance from the Jersey City Police Department. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Office of the Hudson County Prosecutor at 201-915-1345 or to leave an anonymous tip on the Prosecutor’s Office official website at http://www.hudsoncountyprosecutorsofficenj.org/homicide-tip/. All information will be kept confidential.