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Published on December 01, 2024
Decades-Old 'Baby Skylar' Mystery Cracked, Suspect Annie Anderson Arrested, Phoenix RelievedSource: Google Street View

A case in the Phoenix area has made progress with the arrest of 51-year-old Annie Anderson, who is now connected to the 2005 death of a newborn known as 'Baby Skylar.' The baby was found deceased at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in 2005, and the investigation had remained unresolved for many years until this recent development, as reported by ABC15.

Decades after the tragic discovery, Anderson, now in custody, had been living in Washington state. Police traced her location after a detailed investigation. Anderson's lawyer, Rachel Stine-Sheridan, said Anderson plans to address the charges in court and asked for privacy during the legal process, according to Headtopics.

ABC15's Arizona Crime Uncovered series is covering a cold case that has been unsolved for years. The series follows the case's timeline and the work of former Phoenix detective Troy Hillman. At first, there were few clues, and security footage didn't help. However, new technology and persistence led to a breakthrough. Hillman described it as "divine intervention" when an airport worker, while helping a traveler with a lost laptop, discovered something important. The series also covers the arrest and extradition of the suspect, Anderson, a year later, after nearly two decades.