This story would be heartbreaking and tragic at any time of the year, but coming on the heels of Christmas, it's even more gut-wrenching. A one-month-old baby clad in just a diaper and in a car seat was found abandoned on Christmas Day near a highway in Colorado, per dailymail.co.uk.com. The child's parents were subsequently located, arrested and charged, according to a Facebook post from the Adams County Sheriff's Office in Colorado. The infant was taken to a hospital for observation.
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The Baby's Parents Are Charged With Felony Child Abuse
They Appeared Before A Judge On Thursday Morning
Per cbsnews.com, Judge Jacque Lyn Russell called the child's mother, Christina Thurman, 33, "a 'danger to your son — both physical and emotional danger to your son.'" The story gets even worse. Per the outlet, "According to an arrest report, investigators said the baby also tested positive for having cocaine in his system."
A Good Samaritan Reportedly Found The Baby
According to an update from the Adams County Sheriff's Office last night, "Both biological parents have been arrested and charged with felony child abuse in this case." They have been identified as Jarvis Sims, 42, and Thurman.
The child was discovered "on the median near 7490 Pecos Street in Denver, just north of Highway 36," according to cbsnews.com.
Information from the original Facebook post from the Sheriff's Office stated that, "We received the 911 call from someone who saw the baby and stopped to help at 9:20 AM this morning (Christmas Day). Detectives have canvassed the area, seeking camera footage, and sought anyone who may have been in the area when the baby was left."
Members Of The Public Were Outraged At the Mistreatment Of This Helpless Baby
People Voiced Their Concern And Vehement Anger
Many people commented on this case on Facebook. They expressed their shock, disbelief, and wrath. How could a baby could be left in the cold all alone and barely dressed for the chilly winter weather?
"Justice for the baby!!!!! Do not give him back to the parent!!!!"
"Sad. Babies can be left at any fire station no questions. Sad."
"These people don't need him back! How could you do that?"
"Wow! That is a terrible story. I really hope the baby is in good health."
"This is so ridiculous! As a parent my heart was racing when I read this."
Thurman And Sims Were Verbally Fighting
Someone Allegedly Saw Sims Put The Baby In The Car Seat On The Median
The witness called out to Sims to come back and get the child, per the outlet. He reportedly replied, "That's her kid, give it to her!"
"Thurman and Sims are both being held on a $50,000 bond," per the outlet. The pair are expected in court on Monday so that charges can be officially filed.
