Mother charged with first-degree murder in death of baby girl

A 25-year-old mother has been arrested and charged after a baby girl was found without vital signs in Niagara Falls.

Georgina Anne Lowe, of Niagara Falls, is facing one count of first-degree murder in the death of her six-month-old daughter.

Around 1 p.m. Wednesday, officers were called to a home in the area of Barker St. and Dorchester Rd. in Niagara Falls for reports of a sudden death.

Emergency crews discovered a baby girl without vital signs. The infant was rushed to hospital where she was pronounced dead.

A memorial for the 6 month old baby who was found dead yesterday in Niagara Falls. Her mother, 25 year old Georgina Anne Lowe charged with first degree murder. pic.twitter.com/CFeIJwR4KE

— Kelly Botelho (@botelhok) October 3, 2019

Police initially did not name the accused but after consultation with the next of kin, they released her identity.

Lowe is currently being held in custody pending a bail hearing at a St. Catharines court on Thursday.