'They Lied to Us': Family Who Lost Baby to Decapitation During Birth Says Hospital Pushed for Cremation

Mar. 15, 2025

Treveon Taylor Sr. and Jessica Ross.Photo:AP Photo/Sudhin Thanawala

Treveon Isaiah Taylor, Sr., Jessica Ross, speaks during a news conference, Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, in Atlanta, announcing a lawsuit against a doctor and Southern Regional Medical Center, a hospital south of Atlanta where Ross went on July 9 to have her son.

AP Photo/Sudhin Thanawala

Edmond and fellow attorney Cory Lynch both said their focus was on the civil case, and did not speculate whether they believe the medical examiner’s homicide ruling meant there was a crime committed.

“Lies and cover ups,” Edmond alleged.

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Treveon Sr. and Ross both appeared at the press conference Wednesday, and the former spoke publicly for the first time.

“We just want justice for our son,” he said. Referencing hospital staff, he alleged, “They lied to us.”

Ross, who was overcome with emotion Wednesday, did not speak at the press conference.

After the death was ruled a homicide, Southern Regional Medical Center toldCNNit could not comment due to the pending litigation.

source: people.com