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Dynel LaneA California woman who cut out a pregnant woman's baby
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Content:
- Headline: Pregnant Woman's Child Cut Out in Colorado
- The Trial
- The Political Debate
- Lane's Personal History
- Lane's Sentence
Headline: Pregnant Woman's Child Cut Out in Colorado
The CrimeIn 2015, Dynel Lane met with Michelle Wilkins, a pregnant woman, after Wilkins responded to an ad Lane posted on Craigslist offering free maternity clothes. During their meeting, Lane stabbed Wilkins, cut her open, and removed the unborn child from her womb. Wilkins survived, but the baby girl did not.
The Trial
Lane was found guilty by a jury of unlawful termination of a pregnancy, attempted first-degree murder, and assault on a pregnant woman. The prosecution painted Lane as "obsessed with the idea of being pregnant," while Lane's boyfriend testified that she had been claiming to carry a boy for over a year.
The Political Debate
The horrific crime sparked political debate in Colorado, with Republicans and anti-abortion groups pushing for legislation to allow for criminal charges in the killing of unborn children. Democrats and pro-choice groups argued that such a measure would further the anti-abortion movement. Ultimately, the proposed legislation failed.
Lane's Personal History
Lane, a California resident, had lost a 19-month-old child to drowning in 2002. Wilkins regained consciousness and called 911 while still in Lane's basement, eventually leading to her rescue by police.
Lane's Sentence
Lane faces a maximum sentence of 48 years for attempted murder and 32 years for unlawful termination of a pregnancy.
