This investigation is still in its early stages and ongoing at this time. The mother of the 6 month old child found sealed in a black bag at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Tryon, NC on Friday March 27th 2020 has been charged with Misdemeanor Child Abuse/Endangerment/Neglect. An extensive investigation is still ongoing.
The mother of the 6 month old child is Heather Lynn Walsh of Ken Miller Road Rutherfordton, NC. Due to the nature of the injuries the child had sustained, an initial warrant for Child Abuse/Endangerment/Neglect was obtained by Investigators on Friday March 27th. Walsh was given a $5,000.00 Secure Bond by the Magistrate and released upon making bond shortly after noon today, Saturday March 28, 2020.
Mother charged after baby is found in a sealed bag at a Polk County church parking lot
Investigators have found and charged the mother of a baby discovered inside of a sealed bag at a Polk County church parking lot on Friday. Heather Lynn Walsh, of Rutherfordton, has been charged with misdemeanor Child Abuse/Endangerment/Neglect, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office...
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