Charges Dropped Against Woman Accused of Hiding Remains of Newborn Baby in North Suburbs

State's attorney dismisses all charges against mother accused of dumping newborn baby's remains in Riverwoods

Prosecutors dropped all charges against a mother accused of dumping a suitcase containing her newborn baby’s remains in a wooded area in Riverwoods after learning the baby likely died before the laws she was charged under took effect. Natalie E. Schram, 41, of Bellingham, Washington, had been charged with two counts of concealment of a […]

Charges dropped against woman accused of hiding remains of newborn baby in north suburbs

Prosecutors have dropped charges against a woman who had been accused of hiding the remains of her newborn baby in the north suburbs after it was determined the laws used to charge her weren't in effect at the time of the alleged crimes.

Charges dropped in case of newborn's remains found in suitcase: 'Our hearts break for the child'

Lake County prosecutors dropped charges this week against a Washington state woman who they say left the body of her newborn in a suitcase at the Riverwoods home of relatives.

Charges dropped in case of newborn’s remains found in suitcase: ‘Our hearts break for the child’

Natalie Schram, 41, of Bellingham, Washington, was charged last year with three Class 4 felonies:  concealment of a corpse, concealment of a death, and failing to report the disappearance of a child.