Supreme Court Shields Teen’s Hospital Confessions | Santa Fe News

The New Mexico Supreme Court just delivered a bombshell ruling that could derail a chilling murder case: a teen accused of killing her newborn may have her statements thrown out because they were made under doctor-patient confidentiality. Alexee Trevizo, a teen from Artesia, allegedly told a doctor she didn’t know she was pregnant until birth—and that she didn’t know what to do when the baby stopped crying. She reportedly placed the infant in a trash bag, leading to death. The court ruled her statements can’t be used because she was bleeding heavily, unable to consent, and the doctor ambushed her with police present—violating her right to privacy. The state tried to argue child abuse reporting overrides confidentiality, but the court said no—once the report is made, the duty ends. Trevizo, facing first-degree murder, didn’t even know she was pregnant until police arrived. The case is far from over, but this ruling could be a game-changer. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/453d43881985809d