TAMPA, FL. (October 18, 2024) -- The US Marshals Task Force, working in partnership with The Tampa Police Department, arrested 19-year-old Brianna Moore, (white female, 03/28/2005), in connection with the death of an infant found at the University of Tampa on April 28, 2024.
The investigation began when university safety employees were alerted to a possible miscarriage on campus property. Further investigation led to the discovery of the deceased infant, who was later identified as the suspect's child. An autopsy determined that the infant died as a result of asphyxia and multiple rib fractures. The manner of death was ruled as a homicide.
Moore was arrested on October 18, 2024, in Quitman, Mississippi, and charged with Aggravated Manslaughter of a Child, Child Neglect with Great Bodily Harm, Failure to Report Death, and Unlawful Storage of Human Remains. Moore is currently being held at Lauderdale County (MS) Jail, pending extradition back to Tampa.
Florida has a Safe Haven Law, which allows parents to anonymously surrender an unharmed newborn infant thirty (30) days old or younger to any Fire Station, EMS station, or hospital staffed by full-time emergency medical technicians, paramedics, or firefighters.
There will be no questions asked, and no charges will be filed for surrendering a newborn under the Safe Haven Law unless the infant has signs of abuse or neglect.
If you are an expectant mother facing difficult circumstances, some resources include:
• The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay: Dial 211
• Florida Department of Health, Maternal & Child Health Section: 850.245.4047
• The National Safe Haven Alliance Hotline: 888.510.BABY (2229)