GUILTY NJ - Zara Malani-Lin Abdur-Raheem, 3 mos, East Orange, 16 Feb 2010

[WhyaDuck?]

Father accused of throwing infant from N.J. bridge is placed under suicide watch

ESSEX COUNTY -- The man accused of killing his 3-month-old daughter by throwing her into the frigid Raritan River last week is under suicide watch and is being held alone in a jail cell for his own protection, authorities said today.

When Shamsid-Din Abdur-Raheem, 21, exhibited some behaviors that concerned prison officials at the Essex County Correctional Facility, where he is being held, they charged a psychiatrist to watch him, said Alfaro Ortiz, director of the jail.

“Nothing serious but enough to cause concern,” said Ortiz, who would not go into detail on what Abdur-Raheem said or did. “We are concerned about his psychiatric status. We want to make sure he’s mentally safe.”

More at:
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/02/father_accused_of_throwing_inf.html

 

[Texas Mist]

Not guilty plea by NJ dad accused of tossing baby
By Associated Press
Monday, March 1, 2010 - Added 42m ago

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — A New Jersey man has pleaded not guilty to a charge that he murdered his 3-month-old daughter by throwing her off a highway bridge.

A public defender entered the plea in court Monday in the city of New Brunswick for Shamsid-Din Abdur-Raheem, of Galloway Township. He appeared via video link from the Essex County jail, where he is being held on $2 million bail.

The baby’s mother was in court and watched without visible reaction.

more here

http://www.bostonherald.com/news/national/northeast/view.bg?articleid=1236418

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

Ughhhhhhhhh. I hate it when they do this!

"I killed my kid." ... "Ok. How do you plead?" ... "Not guilty."

 

[Seymour Krelborn]

ZARA ABDUR-RAHEEM , Age Now: 0, Missing: 02/16/2010. Missing From EAST ORANGE, NJ. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: New Jersey State Police (New Jersey) 1-609-882-2000.

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[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

Zara Malani-Lin Abdur-Raheem

Endangered Missing -- Missing Since: February 16, 2010

Missing From: East Orange, New Jersey

Height: 23" -- Weight: 14 lbs -- Hair Color: Black -- Eye Color: Brown


New Jersey police are searching for a baby whose father allegedly told authorities he threw the 3-month-old girl from a highway bridge into the Raritan River.

Authorities said 21-year-old Shamsiddin Abdur-Raheem kidnapped his daughter, Zara Malani-Lin Abdur-Raheem, from her grandmother in East Orange on Tuesday and then fled the area with the infant.

Abdur-Raheem has been charged with two counts of aggravated assault and one count each of first-degree kidnapping, second-degree endangering the welfare of a child and first-degree attempted murder.

http://www.aolnews.com/crime/articl...e-threw-baby-daughter-from-nj-bridge/19362641


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[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

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[butterfly1978]

I understand the evidence that they have against her, I'm curious as to the things that could lead to an acquittal or a not guilty verdict.

 

[Blue_Dolphin308]

Missing Infant's Body Found Along N.J. River


New Jersey State Police are working to identify an infant whose body was found along the Raritan River in Sayerville, a location in which a man was said to have thrown a three-month-old baby from a bridge in February.

According to police, shortly after 8:30 a.m. people walking the southern bank of the Raritan River located the infant just east of the Route 35 bridge, also known as Victory Bridge.

The clothing and wrappings in which the child was found are consistent with the descriptions given in relation to Zara Malani-Lin Abdur-Raheem, the 3-month-old who has been missing since being abducted by her father on February 16.

The New Jersey State Medical Examiner's Office removed the body and an autopsy will be preformed. Police say Zara's mother has been notified of the discovery, however the infant is being considered unidentified until DNA test results are known.

http://cbs3.com/topstories/Missing.Zara.Malani.2.1654321.html

 

[darlin gal]

New Jersey state police said a body found Saturday near the Raritan River may be that of a 3-month-old girl allegedly thrown off a highway bridge by her father earlier this year.

Clothing and wrappings in which the child were found are consistent with the descriptions given in relation to three-month-old Zara Malani-Lin Abdur-Raheem, state police spokesman Sgt. Stephen Jones said.

But he said the infant is considered unidentified until DNA testing or other means can prove her identity.

http://wcbstv.com/topstories/shamsiddi.abdur.raheem.2.1654365.html

 

[summer_breeze]

http://wcbstv.com/topstories/shamsiddi.abdur.raheem.2.1654365.html

Apr 24, 2010 3:36 pm US/Eastern

New Jersey state police said a body found Saturday near the Raritan River may be that of a 3-month-old girl allegedly thrown off a highway bridge by her father earlier this year.

Clothing and wrappings in which the child were found are consistent with the descriptions given in relation to three-month-old Zara Malani-Lin Abdur-Raheem, state police spokesman Sgt. Stephen Jones said.

 

[Kymistry35]

I am so sad to hear this. I had hoped that he had handed her off and not tossed her off the bridge. RIP sweet Zara.

 

[foryourwine]

I looked up the mother's Facebook..look at that beautiful baby! How could he??? RIP Zara..you deserved so much better.

 

[Cubby]

So sad. I too was hoping he handed her off to someone. RIP Zara.

 

[WholeLottaRosie]

OMG! I had hoped she would be found with one of his relatives or someone. RIP Zara!My thoughts and prayers are with her mother and family.

 

[keeponsearching]

So very sad. How can anyone every do this.

 

[BeanE]

Apr 27, 2010 6:16 am US/Eastern
Autopsy: Baby Found Near NJ River Drowned

Autopsy results show an infant whose body was found on the banks of a New Jersey river drowned.

Authorities are awaiting DNA tests to confirm the body is a 3-month-old girl whose father is accused of throwing the child off the Driscoll Bridge into the Raritan River more than two months ago.

State Police Sgt. Stephen Jones says officials believe the body is Zara Malani-Lin Abdur-Raheem because of clothing that was found with the infant on Saturday.

http://cbs3.com/wireapnewsnj/Autopsy.Baby.found.2.1658451.html

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

N.J. Amber Alerts will be used in family kidnappings

New Jersey law enforcement officials today announced revised guidelines for the Amber Alert system, which broadcasts emergency alerts after child abductions.

The guidelines say the alerts can be issued in cases where a child is kidnapped by a family member. The state's current rules discourage issuing the alerts, used to notify the public about missing children, in domestic custody cases.

[snip]

The policies are in response to the death of Zara Malani-Lin Abdur-Raheem, a 3-month old girl who was allegedly abducted and thrown from the Driscoll Bridge by her father in February. Although law enforcement agencies were notified, an Amber Alert was not issued in the case.

[snip]

Although an alert would not have saved Zara Abdur-Raheem, Attorney General Paula Dow has said the case showed the need for changes in the system.

More: http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/04/officials_make_changes_to_ambe.html

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

NJ Revamps Its Missing Child Alerting Procedures

"An Amber Alert may be activated by the state police in a case involving an abduction by a family member when there’s reason to believe that the child may be in danger of death or serious bodily harm."

http://www.kyw1060.com/NJ-Revamps-Its-Missing-Child-Alerting-Procedures/6916485

 

[Blue_Dolphin308]

New Jersey Attorney General Paula Dow says that DNA testing has confirmed that the infant found on the bank of the Raritan River on April 24 is Zara Malani-Lin Abdur-Raheem.


http://cbs3.com/topstories/river.baby.murder.2.1671672.html

 

[summer_breeze]

http://www.wfmz.com/news/23435470/detail.html

Posted: 2:35 pm EDT May 3, 2010

TRENTON, N.J. -- DNA testing has confirmed the infant found on the bank of the Raritan River in New Jersey on April 24 is Zara Malani-Lin Abdur-Raheem, said New Jersey Attorney General Paula Dow


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Rest in Peace sweet angel.