Baby Muse

The case of Baby Muse, who died on September 4, 2004, in Columbus, Ohio, was a tragic instance of alleged infanticide involving a newborn. The child's mother, Shadia Muse, faced charges following the baby's death, which was ruled a homicide. The authorities believed that cultural pressures might have played a role in her actions. In Somali culture, which Muse is believed to have belonged to, an unwed pregnant woman is often seen as bringing dishonor to the family, leading many women to conceal t ...