BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – A woman was arrested after attempting to flush a fetus down a toilet at a Whataburger restaurant, according to an arrest affidavit.
Law enforcement officials said Mallori Patrice Strait, 33, entered a Whataburger in the 7700 block of FM 78 around noon on Thursday and stayed in the lobby until 2 p.m. before entering the restroom.
Strait remained in the bathroom for hours, continuously making noises inside a stall before a manager provided her with water, according to the affidavit.
The manager eventually called the police out of concern for the woman’s well-being after telling Strait she needed to leave.
Bexar County deputies arrived and began questioning the woman, who was not cooperative.
They detained Strait at the scene while the Converse Fire Department responded.
Deputies informed emergency responders there was human-like material found in the restroom.
Strait and the child were transported to a downtown hospital, where the child was pronounced dead.
The Bexar County Medical Examiner determined it was a girl. The exact cause and manner of death are still pending.
Strait faces a charge of abuse of a corpse, the affidavit said.
