Alliston Ont. infant death now deemed homicide; 16-year-old girl charged

A 16-year-old girl is facing several charges, including first degree murder, after a two month infant death investigation by OPP.

Alliston, Ontario — A 16-year-old from Alliston Ont. has been charged with murder after police found a dead newborn inside a home in Alliston in November.

“On November 21, 2024, officers from the Nottawasaga OPP detachment and major crime unit attended a residence in Alliston, Ontario, for a sudden death investigation of a newborn baby,” explained OPP Const. Isabella Andrade.

Nearly two months later, on Jan. 15, OPP laid charges of first degree murder and indignity to a dead body.

Police have not revealed how the baby died or the relationship between the teen charged and the infant.

The Youth Criminal Justice Act protects the identity of the girl who is accused from being released.

Her lawyer, Melina Macchia, appeared in the virtual courtroom this afternoon unnecessarily requesting a publication ban for the teen’s case.

Crown Attorney Indy Kandola told the court he would oppose the accused’s release on bail.

The Crown was then granted a non-communication order, preventing the accused from speaking with 10 people - mostly family members - except through legal counsel to prepare for a bail hearing.

The teen remains in custody with her matter scheduled to return to a virtual courtroom on Friday.

The allegations against her have not been tested in court.

Anyone with information in relation to this investigation is asked to contact OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.