Identification and Charges
Jennifer Nichole Baechle, 43, was charged with two counts of second-degree manslaughter for the death of her newborn daughter, identified as "Baby Angel," found in 2011 in the Mississippi River.
DNA evidence linking Baechle to the infant was confirmed after she refused to provide a sample, leading investigators to test discarded items from her trash.
Community and Legal Reactions
Winona County officials and the community expressed hope for healing and closure following the charges, emphasizing the baby's tragic story's impact on the community.
Baechle, who had recently been hired to teach at Winona State University, was given a $200,000 unconditional bond and a $20,000 conditional bond.