Bail increased for mother accused of abandoning newborn in southwest Houston dumpster

HOUSTON – A young mother accused of giving birth to a baby and then immediately throwing him in a dumpster in southwest Houston has had her bail increased.

Court documents indicate that bail for 18-year-old Everilda Cux-Ajtzalam has been increased to $200,000.

She was arrested on July 23 and charged with abandoning a child without intent to return it. At the time, she was given a $90,000 bail.

Here is what happened

Police say Cux-Ajtzalam gave birth to a baby on the ground behind a food truck where she worked in the 6020 block of Dashwood Drive.

After giving birth, court records say the teen tied the baby, placenta and umbilical cord in a trash bag before placing it in a nearby dumpster, leaving the baby behind.

Documents show a passerby heard the baby screaming for help and called 911 to retrieve the child. The baby was taken to the hospital where his condition remains unknown.

When police arrested Cux-Ajtzalam, she reportedly told them she had no choice but to throw away her baby because she did not want her boyfriend to break up with her.

Additionally, investigators said the entire incident was captured on surveillance video.

Cux-Ajtzalam is said to be a flight risk, having no ties to the country.