UNION, Mo.(AP)
A Missouri woman accused of slashing a young mother's
throat, kidnapping her newborn and passing off the child as her own
for five days has reached a plea deal with prosecutors.
Shannon Torrez, of Lonedell, Mo., appeared in court on Friday
and entered an Alford plea. Under the arrangement, she does not
admit guilt but concedes there is sufficient evidence for a guilty
verdict.
Seven-day-old Abby Woods was kidnapped on Sept. 15, 2006.
Authorities said Abby's mother allowed Torrez into the family
home.
Once inside, authorities said Torrez first held Stephenie
Ochsenbine (OH'-shun-byn) at gunpoint then slashed her throat
before leaving with the baby. The woman survived the attack.
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