Texas Woman Arrested For Attempting To Sell Newborn Baby On Facebook For $150

Texas Woman Arrested For Attempting To Sell Newborn Baby On Facebook For $150

A 21-year-old Texas woman, Juniper Bryson, was arrested after she allegedly tried to sell her newborn son on Facebook. Bryson was taken into custody last week, accused of seeking at least $150 from prospective buyers before giving birth.

She has been charged with felony sale or purchase of a child. According to a police affidavit, Bryson attempted to sell her unborn child on Facebook in a group called “Birthing Mothers looking for adoptive parent(s)” on September 23. The following day, she allegedly posted she was in labor and needed an arrangement quickly.

Bryson reportedly reached out to a relative, asking if they knew anyone looking to adopt. The relative was informed the baby might test positive for drugs, and Bryson mentioned potential compensation for the adoption, claiming it was to help her move into an apartment or buy a car for work. When questioned about the legality of this, Bryson claimed it was a form of surrogacy.

Bryson continued her efforts through Facebook, even messaging a couple traveling from Louisiana to adopt. She allegedly demanded an upfront payment of $150 and blocked them when they refused. Meanwhile, another woman, Wendy Williams, who had been with Bryson at the hospital, informed authorities after receiving messages criticizing her for supposedly buying the child.

After the baby tested positive for drugs at birth, Bryson was arrested and her parental rights were revoked. The infant is now in the care of a friend of Bryson’s. Bryson remains in custody at the Harris County Jail, with a bond set at $30,000. She is scheduled for a court appearance on November 7