While the Grossberg-Peterson manslaughter case has captivated Delawareans and received national media attention, it's just one of many recent infanticide cases to hit the Northeast. In fact, less than two weeks ago a newborn died after being dumped in a trash can at a Smyrna car wash. They seem to stem from economic and social issues. Many such cases, however, end with manslaughter convictions. Other cases have received extensive media coverage as well.
Prosecutors contend the girl strangled and suffocated the newborn.
Drexler was charged with first-degree murder, but she has agreed to plead guilty to manslaughter, according to published reports. A Thursday hearing where Drexler was expected to enter her plea was abruptly canceled for undisclosed reasons. She was convicted of manslaughter. She is being held in youth shelter.