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Texas Woman, 21, Charged with Allegedly Trying to Sell Her Newborn on Facebook

By Henry Davis Published November 11, 2024 7 Min Read
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Juniper Bryson

Juniper Bryson, a 21-year-old Texas woman, was taken into custody after allegedly posting on Facebook to sell her newborn baby to the highest bidder.

Bryson was booked into jail on Wednesday, Oct. 30, and is being held in Harris County Jail with a bond of $30,000

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Troubles of Juniper Bryson

Bryson was facing financial problems along with dealing with drug abuse

She also reached her family members in September 2024 where she revealed her inability to care for her newborn baby

Bryson also stated that the baby would likely test positive for drugs as per her situation

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Her need for money to secure housing, find employment, and possibly regain custody of her older daughter was noticeable

Her plea was not just for adoption, it was a request for financial compensation too.

Bryson mentioned needing money “just enough to move into an apartment so I can work a job and get my daughter back, or a cheap down payment or, any car to get to different places to DoorDash. Nothing crazy at all.”

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Facebook Post

On Sept 22, Bryson posted in a Facebook group headed “Birth Mothers looking for Adoptive Parents” which indicated her willingness to adoption

Bryson presented herself as she was seeking a home for her child but her private messages revealed her intentions

She was willing to negotiate the adoption for financial support in return

Responses from Adoptive Families

Few adoptive families responded to her post unaware of her demands

Investigators found that Bryson had conversed with at least seven different people regarding the adoption of her newborn

Among them was a same-sex couple from Louisiana who drove overnight to meet Bryson in Houston

Bryson asked them for $25 for food which they provided. However, her demands escalated when she requested them for $150. The couple felt frustrated and deceived and decided to return home.

“If the baby wasn’t worth $200 to them, then screw all,” Bryson stated as per court records.

Involvement of Wendy Williams

Wendy Williams, a local Houston woman who befriended Bryson through post helped her in time of her pregnancy

The situation became critical on September 23 when Bryson went into labor

Williams arranged an Uber to take Bryson to the Hospital

Williams was interested in adopting the baby and accompanied Bryson through the labor, even spending the days in the Hospital.

Even during labor, Bryson continued interacting with multiple parents, negotiating for the best financial offer

Documents from the court described Bryson’s behavior as “waiting for the highest bidder.” Witnesses including Williams stated that Bryson was going from drug symptoms which added to the chaos

The baby was born on September 24 and tested positive for drugs shortly after birth

Williams had bonded deeply with Bryson and the newborn baby, going as far as to sign legal documents and giving her temporary decision-making rights for the child

Bryson allowed Williams and her husband to name the baby which seemed like a genuine intent to adoption

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Cops escorting Juniper Bryson from the hospital in handcuffs. Facebook / Wendy Williams

Chaos at the Hospital

Bryson also posted on Facebook while still in the hospital stating she had found a family for the baby and tagged Williams in the post

This post attracted negative attention with people accusing Bryson of attempting to sell the baby and tagging Williams as a buyer

Williams was confused and confronted Bryson about the allegations and asked “Hey, what is this? You know a lot of people are sending me these screenshots. What is going on?”

Bryson requested the hospital nurse to escort Williams out of the room in response which ended their involvement

Williams took the gifts that her family had brought for the baby and left the Hospital. She also reported the situation to Child Protective Services (CPS) in fear of the child’s safety

Revoking of Temporary Custody of the newborn

The involvement of CPS led to an investigation escalating the matter and Bryson was taken into custody days after giving birth

Bryson revoked Williams temporary custody of the child before her arrest which is seen as retaliation for reporting her to the authorities

“I also do think that she felt betrayed as well; She knew I reported her and that CPS was coming. That may have been a trigger for her.” Williams stated regarding the revoking of temporary custody.

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Juniper Bryson in court Photo: Fox26

Bryson was escorted out of the Hospital and now faces legal charges for attempting to sell a child, a felony offense that carries a significant prison sentence

Bryson is currently being held in Harris County Jail with a bond of $30,000

Documents from the court expressed her financial desperation and her attempts to justify the need for money as a medium to secure basic needs like housing and transportation

As court decision is pending, Bryson’s child was placed in temporary custody with a family friend

Williams also attended the custody in hope of adopting the child but wasn’t granted guardianship

Following Texas laws that favor placement with family members or close friends, Judges decided to place the baby with one of Bryson’s acquaintance

Williams expressed her heartbreak over the decision “It was very heartbreaking, not just because we didn’t get a baby out of this, but because his safety is definitely above all.”

Bryson’s legal battle is expected to be a lengthy process, with her defense team stating that she was acting out of desperation rather than malicious intent

Her lawyer has suggested using her financial instability and drug issues as arguing grounds to reduce her sentence

Williams continued to follow the case in the hope that the child would end up in a safe and loving home stating, “All I want is what’s best for him, I felt a connection and I still hope he finds three families he deserves

This article is based entirely on information reported by the multiple reputable news sources as cited. No opinions, interpretations, or unverified claims have been added. Our writers carefully researched these sources to deliver an accurate and factual report.

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