“Discarded in the trash”, more details released after infant found dead in Perris

January 27, 2021 Trevor Montgomery

UPDATED: Tuesday, Jan. 27, 11:30 a.m.

See Original Story below.

PERRIS, Calif. — Riverside County Sheriff’s officials have released additional information regarding their ongoing investigation into the death of a newborn baby, whose lifeless body was discovered at a trash processing center in Perris last Friday afternoon, Jan. 22.

The gruesome discovery was made in the 1700 block of Goetz Road, near E. Ellis Avenue, according to officials who are continuing to investigate the infant’s tragic death.

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Deputies from the Perris Sheriff’s Station responded to the scene around 1 p.m., after receiving a 911 call reporting the discovery, Riverside Sheriff’s Sergeant Michael Hamilton initially reported after the infant’s body was found.

According to Hamilton, the Sheriff’s Central Homicide Unit has taken over the investigation and an autopsy performed earlier today determined that the infant “was alive at birth and not a stillbirth.”

Hamilton did not specify if the baby was believed to have been alive when it was “discarded in the trash” and later discovered at the trash processing center in Perris; which serves a number of surrounding cities and communities.

Officials have released images of a backpack they say was found near where an infant’s body was discovered at a Perris trash processing center. RSO image

News of last Friday’s discovery led to an Internet firestorm of anger toward the person or people responsible for the baby’s death and dumping, with countless furious area residents citing the Safely Surrendered Baby Law – also known as the Safe Haven Law or Newborn Abandonment Law – which allows a parent to “safely surrender” their unwanted newborn within three days of birth.

According to Hamilton, based on the safe-surrender law, infants can be turned over “to any employee at any hospital emergency department, most fire stations, or other designated “safe havens” in California, without the fear of arrest or prosecution, as long as the baby has not been abused or neglected.”

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Sheriff’s officials are asking for the public’s help in helping identify the mother of the infant and have said, “If you know someone who was recently pregnant and is no longer pregnant, but they have not been seen with a newborn baby,” to contact Investigator Magana (951) 955-2777. Callers can refer to incident file number PE210220083 and can remain anonymous.

This is a developing story that will be updated as new information becomes available.

Original Story: “Discarded in the trash”, infant found dead in Perris

PERRIS, Calif. — Although few details have been released, authorities today confirmed they are investigating the death of an infant, whose lifeless body was found inside a Perris trash processing center Friday afternoon, Jan. 22.

Yesterday’s gruesome discovery was made in the 1700 block of Goetz Road, near E. Ellis Avenue, according to officials now investigating the infant’s death.

Deputies from the Perris Sheriff’s Station responded to the 1700 block of Goetz Road around 1 p.m., after receiving a 911 call reporting the discovery, Riverside Sheriff’s Sergeant Michael Hamilton has since reported.

Sheriff’s officials are asking for the public’s help after an infant’s body was discovered at a trash processing center in Perris yesterday afternoon. KESQ photo

When deputies arrived they confirmed finding a deceased infant, “who was discarded in the trash and found at the location,” Hamilton said.

Although Hamilton did not specify the exact location where the infant’s body was discovered, KESQ has reported the tiny victim was found deceased at a trash processing facility.

Investigators from the Perris Station Investigations Bureau have assumed the investigation, which is active and ongoing, according to Hamilton; who said no further details are currently available.

If you know someone who was recently pregnant and is no longer pregnant, but they have not been seen with a newborn baby, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department encourages you to contact Investigator Lacy Stutler at the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department – Perris Station by calling (951) 210-1000, or by email. Callers can refer to incident file number PE210220083 and can remain anonymous.

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Trevor Montgomery, 49, moved in 2017 to the Intermountain area of Shasta County from Riverside County and runs Riverside County News Source (RCNS) and Shasta County News Source (SCNS). Additionally, he writes or has written for several other news organizations; including Riverside County-based newspapers Valley News, Valley Chronicle, Anza Valley Outlook, and Hemet & San Jacinto Chronicle; the Bonsall/Fallbrook Village News in San Diego County; and Mountain Echo in Shasta County. He is also a regular contributor to Thin Blue Line TV and Law Enforcement News Network.

Trevor spent 10 years in the U.S. Army as an Orthopedic Specialist before joining the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department in 1998. He was medically retired after losing his leg, breaking his back, and suffering both spinal cord and brain injuries in an off-duty accident. (Click here to see segment of Discovery Channel documentary of Trevor’s accident.)

During his time with the sheriff’s department, Trevor worked at several different stations; including Robert Presley Detention Center, Southwest Station in Temecula, Hemet/Valle Vista Station, Ben Clark Public Safety Training Center, and Lake Elsinore Station; along with other locations.

Trevor’s assignments included Corrections, Patrol, DUI Enforcement, Boat and Personal Water-Craft based Lake Patrol, Off-Road Vehicle Enforcement, Problem Oriented Policing Team, and Personnel/Background Investigations. He finished his career while working as a Sex Crimes and Child Abuse Investigator and was a court-designated expert in child abuse and child sex-related crimes.

Trevor has been married for more than 30 years and was a foster parent to more than 60 children over 13 years. He is now an adoptive parent and his “fluid family” includes 13 children and 18 grandchildren.