NY - Mason Saldana, 7 months, found dead in East River, Manhattan, 5 Aug 2018 *father arrested*

[RememberingRyan]

Identifying Dead Baby Pulled From East River Poses Challenges to Police

The boy’s age was estimated at between 6 and 9 months, his race Hispanic or black, the police said. An examination was conducted, but further testing was required to determine the cause of death, a spokeswoman for the Office of Chief Medical Examiner said.

 

[Cherry]

Is there a bridge where parent or child or both could have jumped? Sorry I don't know the area.

 

[madamx]

There is already a thread for this case.

NYC - Police investigate baby’s body pulled from water near Brooklyn Bridge, 05 Aug. 2018

Oh I had no idea! Thank you Jax49 for adding the link.

 

[2Hope4]

Sigh....

 

[mommylicious]

Rest with the angels little one. How heartbreaking. Hoping the family who found him can find some comfort and peace. I cannot imagine the impact that will have on them.

 

[madamx]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nb...d-Father-Fleeing-Country-490290361.html?amp=y


Baby Found Floating in East River Was Thrown In by Dad, According to Baby's Mom: Sources

 

[FlossyMay]

Father 'threw his eight-month-old son into the East River and then fled to Thailand' | Daily Mail Online

 

[whatsnext]

Sickening, poor little one. Would be interesting to know more about the circumstances here, the relationship between the parents etc.
And the autopsy of course.

 

[mommylicious]

Father 'threw his eight-month-old son into the East River and then fled to Thailand' | Daily Mail Online

Why?? Why not just drop the baby at Mom's and THEN leave town?? I wonder if something happened at Dad's and the baby was no longer living when he was thrown in the water.

 

[FlossyMay]

Father of baby found dead in NYC waters expected to return from Thailand, face charges



The father, James Currie, 37, allegedly fled to Bangkok Monday. He is expected to arrive back in NYC in the next week and face charges of concealing a human corpse, though additional charges may be added, officials said.

 

[FlossyMay]

Dad of baby found dead in river being held in Thailand

Authorities say Currie picked the child up from his mother's home on Saturday. Currie then took the child to his residence in Co-Op City in the Bronx.

Twenty-four hours later, police say Currie was spotted leaving the residence with what appeared to be a backpack rigged like a baby carrier and covered with a blanket.

Police said they believe the child was deceased at this time.

 

[whatsnext]

Dad of baby found dead in river being held in Thailand

Authorities say Currie picked the child up from his mother's home on Saturday. Currie then took the child to his residence in Co-Op City in the Bronx.

Twenty-four hours later, police say Currie was spotted leaving the residence with what appeared to be a backpack rigged like a baby carrier and covered with a blanket.

Police said they believe the child was deceased at this time.

A custodial dispute...I am even more interested in the autopsy report now.

 

[EuTuCroquet?]

OMG. Poor lil thing.

 

[MsGazette]

Why?? Why not just drop the baby at Mom's and THEN leave town?? I wonder if something happened at Dad's and the baby was no longer living when he was thrown in the water.

That was my thought.

 

[Jennifer17]

That poor mother too.

 

[EuTuCroquet?]

'Heartbreaking' Timeline Revealed in East River Baby Case

The mother of the infant who was found floating in the East River over the weekend allegedly attempted to get in touch with the child’s father before sensing something was amiss and contacting authorities Monday night to report a custodial dispute.

During the "blood curdling" call to 911, the mother said the child was not dropped off at daycare, Shea said, adding that at some point she'd heard about the child in the water, feared the worst and started crying.

It was because of this call that authorities were able to identify the child found in the river.​

 

[JDough]

'Heartbreaking' Timeline Revealed in East River Baby Case

The mother of the infant who was found floating in the East River over the weekend allegedly attempted to get in touch with the child’s father before sensing something was amiss and contacting authorities Monday night to report a custodial dispute.

During the "blood curdling" call to 911, the mother said the child was not dropped off at daycare, Shea said, adding that at some point she'd heard about the child in the water, feared the worst and started crying.

It was because of this call that authorities were able to identify the child found in the river.​

 

[Jennifer17]

Sometimes things just really touch you, don't they? I have seen appalling cases on here and they have shocked and upset and angered me, but that poor mother's distress is really affecting me.

 

[FlossyMay]

James Currie: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know | Heavy.com


According to this, the baby's name is Mason.

 

[Niner]

'You Will Never See Mason Again': East River Dad Taunted Mom

Published at 10:48 AM EDT on Aug 10, 2018 | Updated at 6:08 PM EDT on Aug 10, 2018

The father accused of dumping his 7-month-old son in the East River and fleeing overseas sent taunting text messages to the baby's frantic mother, including one that read "You will never see Mason again," according to a criminal complaint revealed at his arraignment Friday.
[.....]
Currie, 37, is charged with concealment of a human corpse in the case of his son, Mason Saldana. Additional charges could be filed pending an autopsy, though a determination on the baby's cause of death is not expected this week. It wasn't clear if he entered a plea at his arraignment in Manhattan.
[.....]
Currie landed at Kennedy Airport on a Korean Airlines flight Thursday night......

and another article with next court date.

Chilling text part of case against dad of baby found in river

In court, a judge issued a temporary order of protection and ordered Currie be held without bail. His next appearance is scheduled for Aug. 15.