Background: The 200 block of Lee Road in Phenix City, Alabama (Google Maps). Inset: Mireira Lucero (Lee County Jail).
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has charged 28-year-old Mireira Lucero with attempted murder, as well as the torture and willful abuse of a child. She is currently detained at the Lee County Detention Center with a bond set at $85,000.
Lucero was reportedly at a residence on the 200 block of Lee Road in Phenix City, Alabama, just around midnight on Monday. Deputies received reports from multiple individuals claiming that Lucero was “trying to suffocate her baby” and had engaged in other acts of violence against the infant.
Witnesses recounted seeing Lucero choking and shaking the infant in an effort to cease the crying, as stated by the authorities. A 911 call was made at approximately 12:38 a.m. reporting the alleged smothering attempt.
Court documents obtained by local CBS affiliate WRBL further reveal that Lucero allegedly shook the baby while holding her aloft, covered her with blankets and pillows, and grabbed her by the throat.
In addition to allegedly holding her baby high and shaking her, the suspect also placed blankets and pillows on top of the baby and grabbed the child by the throat, according to court documents obtained by local CBS affiliate WRBL.
Emergency responders arrived at the home and brought the infant to an area hospital. “At the time of transport, the baby was alert and seemed to be in good health,” the sheriff’s office said. Law enforcement also responded, and they arrested Lucero and placed her in the town’s jail.
Phenix City is located in eastern Alabama, less than a mile away from the Georgia border.
