It's not your every day fast food experience, patrons at a Taco Bell in Hazel Dell, Washington, were confronted by a homeless woman who reportedly tried to auction her 3-day-old baby.
According to court documents, 36-year-old Heidi L. Knowles, who allegedly hails from Vancouver, offered to sell her son for between $500 and $5,000.
Needless to say, she was arrested that evening for attempted child selling-buying, a Class C felony, as well as several outstanding warrants. She already has a criminal record as long as her arm, including domestic violence, assault and drug possession charges.
There was some speculation that Knowles, who was found living in a motel on Highway 99 until she found a shelter, was under the influence of drugs at the time, and that she may also have been suffering from postpartum depression. Well, no shit, Sherlock.
Incredibly, the baby appeared to be in good health. With no mention of the father, Child Protective Services took custody of the baby, and Knowles was barred from having further contact with her son, who was born on July 11.
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