A South Carolina woman faces felony charges after authorities say she gave birth to a stillborn baby and disposed of the remains of the baby in a hotel dumpster
It’s an act pro-life advocates describe as a tragic reflection of a culture that fails to honor the dignity of unborn children.
Byresha Asia Williams, 31, was arrested and charged with desecration of human remains, a felony carrying a potential sentence of one to 10 years in prison, according to the Florence County Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred between June 17 and 18, when Williams allegedly gave birth to a stillborn baby and placed the remains in a plastic bag before discarding them in a dumpster at the Super 8 Hotel on West Palmetto Street near Interstate 95 in Florence, deputies said.
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Williams was booked into the Florence County Detention Center and is awaiting a bond hearing, the sheriff’s office reported.
The case underscores the need for greater support for women facing pregnancy loss and a societal shift toward recognizing the humanity of all children, including those lost to stillbirth.
The case echoes other incidents where women have faced legal consequences for carelessly throwing away their babies.
In 2018, a Lexington, South Carolina, woman, Brennan Geller, pleaded guilty to homicide by child abuse after placing her newborn in a trash bag, an act authorities discovered after she sought medical treatment for blood loss. South Carolina’s Daniel’s Law, designed to prevent such tragedies, allows mothers to surrender unharmed newborns at designated locations without legal repercussions, but pro-life advocates argue more education and resources are needed to ensure women know their options.
The pro-life movement points to pregnancy resource centers as critical for offering counseling and practical help to women in crisis.
Williams’ case remains under investigation, with authorities providing no further details on the circumstances of the stillbirth or Williams’ state of mind. The Florence County Sheriff’s Office has not commented on whether additional charges are pending.
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