Georgia – In a harrowing case in Georgia that has finally reached its conclusion, a 41-year-old mother, identified as K. Jiwani, has been sentenced to a total of 30 years, with 15 years in prison followed by an equal term on probation. This sentencing comes after Jiwani’s disturbing actions in June 2019, when she put her baby girl in a plastic bag and abandoned her in a wooded area.
The chilling event unfolded on the evening of June 6, 2019, when local teenagers heard what they initially believed were the cries of an animal. Their investigation led them to a more shocking discovery: a newborn, her cries emanating from within a plastic bag. The infant was found with her umbilical cord still attached, suggesting she had been abandoned shortly after birth.
Sheriff R. Freeman expressed his profound disbelief and emotional distress over the case at a press conference in 2023. He detailed how the baby was found, emphasizing the cruel manner in which she was discarded. “This child was tied up in a plastic bag and thrown into the woods like a bag of trash,” Sheriff Freeman stated, struggling with the reality that someone could commit such an act against their own child.
The quest to find the person responsible for this cruel act spanned nearly four years. Utilizing advanced DNA technology, investigators were finally able to identify Jiwani as the mother of the abandoned baby. This breakthrough came after meticulous police work, which included surveillance and DNA collection, allowing detectives to piece together the evidence needed for her arrest.
Despite the clear evidence against her, Jiwani pleaded guilty to criminal attempt to commit murder and first-degree cruelty to children. The investigation revealed that she had several “surprise births,” a history of hidden pregnancies, and had managed to conceal her pregnancy with her daughter until the moment she abandoned her. Sheriff Freeman highlighted the lack of any evidence implicating the baby’s biological father in the abandonment, suggesting Jiwani acted alone in her crime. His statements depicted a woman who had consistently hidden her pregnancies, even from those closest to her.
The case has left a lasting impact on the community and the law enforcement officers involved. The deputy who initially responded to the scene and rescued the girl was notably the same officer who later arrested Jiwani. The sheriff’s office, while relieved at the resolution of the case, remains haunted by the circumstances. Sheriff Freeman expressed a mix of incredulity and anger at the actions of Jiwani, stressing the incomprehensible nature of her decisions. “No motive can justify this decision,” he said. “It is literally one of the saddest things I have ever seen.”
As for the baby girl, now five years old, she was reported to be healthy and thriving, a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the quick actions of those who found and saved her that fateful night. This case not only brought to light the extreme actions of a troubled mother but also showcased the importance of community vigilance and advanced forensic technology in solving crimes that might otherwise go unpunished. The sentence handed down to Jiwani closes a painful chapter for all involved, providing a measure of justice for the young life she so recklessly endangered.
