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Newton County parents plead not guilty in death of 2-week-old daughter

Christopher McNabb, left, and Cortney Bell pleaded not guilty Tuesday in the death of their 2-week-old daughter.
Christopher McNabb, left, and Cortney Bell pleaded not guilty Tuesday in the death of their 2-week-old daughter.
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Jan 23, 2018

The parents accused of killing their 2-week-old daughter pleaded not guilty Tuesday afternoon in a Newton County courtroom.

Christopher McNabb, 27, and Cortney Bell, 24, wore civilian clothes for their arraignment. The two, accused of killing baby Caliyah in October, are being held without bond. Their next court appearance is scheduled for April 10.

An emotional interview with the next door neighbor of the McNabb family about the death of Caliyah McNabb.

On Oct. 7, Bell called 911 to report the newborn missing from the family’s mobile home. The following day, the baby’s body was found in the woods near her home.

For more details on this case, see our full report on our subscriber website, MyAJC.com.

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