Woman Accused of Killing Newborn Daughter to Stand Trial in October

Published on Honduras Daily · Aug 5, 2026 · Originally reported August 5, 2026 by La Prensa

Gloria Marina López Pineda, accused of fatally stabbing her newborn daughter in May 2025 in San Pedro Sula, will stand trial October 19-21; prosecutors presented 16 pieces of evidence, including DNA tests and an autopsy showing stab wounds.

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