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Newborn vanished after secret birth, parents allegedly claimed baby 'was a prank': cops
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk · As published by FOX 26 Houston
· July 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the case and the investigation are available from FOX 26 Houston.
A couple from Florida has been arrested in North Carolina. They are accused of making false claims about their infant. The couple allegedly said their baby did not exist.
This claim was made after the newborn vanished following a secret birth. Further details about the case and the investigation are available from FOX 26 Houston . The investigation into the matter lasted for about a year before the couple's arrest.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 28, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 26 Houston ·
Reading time: 1 min
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