Parents accused of killing 1-day-old baby boy in hospital maternity room
A couple has been arrested for allegedly killing their 1-day-old baby boy in a hospital maternity room. Kevin Canaan and Yennifer Tavarez-Cepeda are facing multiple charges, including murder and aggravated assault. The baby was found in medical distress and later pronounced dead after being transferred for advanced care.
- ▪The parents are accused of abusing their newborn son shortly after his birth in a private room at the hospital.
- ▪Medical staff reported that the baby's injuries were not inflicted during birth, prompting an investigation.
- ▪An autopsy revealed the baby suffered traumatic internal injuries, leading to the murder charges against the parents.
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US News Parents accused of killing 1-day-old baby boy in hospital maternity room By Emily Crane Published May 20, 2026, 1:43 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A new mom and dad have been arrested for allegedly killing their 1-day-old baby boy while they were still in the hospital’s maternity ward. Kevin Canaan, 28, and Yennifer Tavarez-Cepeda, 25, are accused of abusing their newborn son in a private room at the Tower Health Reading Hospital in Pennsylvania on May 2 shortly after his birth, prosecutors said Tuesday. The tot, who medical staff say was born seemingly healthy, was “unexpectedly discovered to be in medical distress” in a patient recovery room some time later, according to the Berks County District Attorney’s Office.
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