.Information on Ohio Safe Haven Baby Box cases comes from news reports, SHBB Inc reports on social media and other public record sources. Invaribily these reports claim the babies were healthly and well-cared for; in no danger of dangerous discard or death
1. Lebanon Fire Station #41
Baby Information: Girl
Date: Approximately week of November 26, 2024
Details: Baby taken to Cincinnati Childen’s Medical Center, apparently in good condition. No estimated age was given. An official news release from the City of Lebanon Communications Center says baby was left on Dec. 2, but on November 29, 2024, Monica posted a video that appears to announce the case and saying the baby was left a few days ago. “Thank you to the parent that allowed us to walk along side them for over 6 hours (who surrendered) last week. We are in awe of your love, confidence and determination to keep your baby girl safe!!!” Stats released by SHBB Inc line up with this case.
Selected Sources:
- Police: Baby girl surrendered in Lebanon baby box, WCPO-TV, December 3, 2024
- Baby girl left in Lebanon fire station baby box, Cincinnati Enquirer, December 3, 2024
- Lebanon Division of Police Media Release, Facebook, December 3, 2024 (includes appalling FB comments)
- Officials Thank Person Who Made “Courageous” Decision to Suurender Infant Girl in Ohio Safe Haven Baby Box, People Magazine, December 3, 2024
- Community rallies in support for mom who safely surrendered newborn to Safe Haven Baby Box, WKRC-TV, December 4, 2024
- Safe Haven Box Saves Baby from Infanticide, Life News, December 4, 2024