In November 2001, the lifeless body of a newborn girl, wrapped in a jacket with her umbilical cord still attached, was found along Briar Oaks Road. The circumstances suggested foul play, prompting an extensive investigation by the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office. Despite efforts spanning two decades, the infant remained unidentified.DOWNLOAD THE FOX 26 HOUSTON APP BY CLICKING HERE In June 2021, a breakthrough came when the Sheriff’s Office enlisted Othram’s expertise.
Stotts has been indicted on multiple charges, including second-degree manslaughter, for allegedly causing her daughter’s death through reckless actions, such as leaving the newborn unattended and failing to seek medical care or secure the umbilical cord.SUGGESTED: Shocking! Baytown mom accused of leaving her kids in hot car to get her nails done, facing chargesThe case marks Othram’s fifteenth successful resolution of a cold case in Texas through their innovative DNA technology.