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Mom of SC baby found dead in diaper box now charged with murder

The infant's body was found last week in a diaper box not far from her home.

Chester County, SC - The South Carolina mother accused of lying about her baby's kidnapping is now being charged with her murder, officials say.

According to Chesterfield County jail, 19-year-old Breanna Lewis is charged with homicide by child abuse in the death of Harlee Lane Lewis . The infant's body was found back in May in a diaper box not far from her home.

Chesterfield County Sheriff Jay Brooks said Lewis was on suicide watch after her arrest. She was also charged with improper disposal of remains.

Lewis faces up to 20 years to life in prison if convicted.

Credit: WCNC
Breanna Lewis, submitted photo.

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