NC mom facing murder charges in newborn’s drowning in Myrtle Beach

Authorities in Horry County said the incident started when witnesses spotted Jameisha Ka’Tara Alexander of Carrboro near the pond behind the Tanger outlets on Highway 501 holding the infant.

According to warrants, security guards were called to the area and when they arrived, they saw the child in the pond, but did not see his mother. Officials said emergency crews tried to revive the infant, but were unable to.