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Mother Of Missing Baby Charged After Remains Found Behind Schenectady Home

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Police in upstate New York have charged the mother of a missing baby with multiple felonies after the remains of a child were found near her home.

Schenectady police say Heaven Puleski was under investigation since family members reported her 4-month-old son Rayen hadn't been seen since July. Puleski has been charged with felony tampering with physical evidence and concealment of a human corpse following a Tuesday interview with detectives.

She was arraigned Wednesday in Schenectady City Court and sent to the county jail on $20,000 bail. A message left with her attorney wasn't returned.

Local, state and federal authorities are continuing to investigate.

© 2018 AP

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