Philadelphia woman charged in death of 4-month-old baby found in trash bag

In Camden, New Jersey, a tragic incident unfolded involving the death of a 4-month-old baby boy who was discovered on May 19, 2025. The responding Camden County police officers and EMS teams arrived at a home on the 1200 block of Lakeshore Drive after receiving reports of an unconscious infant. Upon their arrival, first responders made the horrifying discovery of the baby deceased in a trash bag inside a bassinet, raising numerous questions about the circumstances surrounding the child's death. The investigation into the case revealed that Ebony Gee, a 43-year-old woman from Philadelphia, had been caring for the infant. This arrangement lasted for approximately a month, commencing in mid-April 2025. Throughout her time in custody of the child, she reportedly confined the infant to a second-story bedroom, away from the eyes of another witness. This witness later reported to the police that they were not allowed access to see the baby and had never witnessed the infant being present in the home, which further complicated the investigation. The situation escalated when the witness eventually managed to enter the bedroom, only to discover the infant’s lifeless body. Alarmed by this horrifying find, the witness immediately alerted authorities, triggering a thorough investigation by local law enforcement. As detectives delved deeper into the circumstances, they uncovered concerning behavior exhibited by Gee, including sending threatening messages to the witness on the very day the baby was found dead. Law enforcement officials scrutinized these messages concerning their implications in the case, suggesting that there might be more to the story than initially perceived. As the investigation progressed, the Camden County Prosecutor's Office struggled to determine the cause of death due to the condition of the baby’s remains. A post-mortem examination conducted by the Gloucester-Camden-Salem County Medical Examiner's Office failed to yield conclusive results regarding the manner of death. Additionally, the New Jersey State Police Laboratory later confirmed the identity of the infant as a resident of Philadelphia. Inquiries with the biological parents confirmed that they had entrusted their child to Gee, substantiating claims that she was indeed responsible for the infant’s care. Further investigations indicated multiple attempts by the mother to regain custody of her child prior to the incident, with indications that visits from the Department of Human Services were warranted but unfulfilled before May 19. In light of these discoveries, Ebony Gee was taken into custody by the U.S. Marshals in Philadelphia. She now faces serious charges, including desecration of human remains and witness tampering, while awaiting extradition to New Jersey to face the legal consequences of her actions and the tragic outcome of this situation.