From Livingston Parish, La.: A sentence has been handed down to a teenager who took the life of her own child. The teenager, now 15 years old, will remain in custody until her 21st birthday. This is the maximum sentence allowed for a juvenile.

Details of the case include the discovery of the baby's body in the teenager's bedroom. The case was presented by an assistant district attorney and a sentence was given by a judge. Further information about the case is available from the District Attorney's Office.

The outcome of the case has been concluded with the sentencing of the teenager.