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Parents Charged with Homicide in Death of Newborn at Pennsylvania Hospital

In a heartbreaking case from Reading, Pennsylvania, Kevin Canaan and Yeniffer Tavarez-Cepeda have been charged with homicide following the death of their 1-day-old son. The couple is accused of inflicting multiple traumatic injuries on their newborn while in the maternity ward of Tower Health Reading Hospital. Reports indicate that despite being healthy at birth, the infant was found to be dying just minutes later, prompting authorities to investigate. Both parents have been denied bail as they face serious charges related to the tragic incident.
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