Woman facing charges 5 years after infant's remains found in north suburbs, police say

RIVERWOODS, Ill. (WLS) -- A woman is facing charges five years after the discovery of a dead newborn in the north suburbs.

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Riverwoods, Illinois police say Natalie Schram gave birth to the baby in May 2020 and then dumped the baby's body in a wooded area in the 1800 block of Robinwood Lane.

Schram was arrested earlier this month in Washington State and has now been charged in connection to the crime, police said.

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The suspect is expected to appear in a Lake County, Illinois courtroom on Thursday.