Woman tried to sell grandson for US$30,000
AP
Published Nov 6 2010
A Florida woman and her boyfriend have been charged with trying to sell her infant grandson for US$30,000. Florida Department of Law Enforcement agents arrested 45-year-old Patty Bigbee and 42-year-old Lawrence Works on Friday in Daytona Beach after they met with an agent posing as a buyer.
Both were charged with illegal sale or surrender of a child, and Bigbee was also charged with communication fraud. FDLE agent Wayne Ivey said an investigation began last month after an informant told authorities the woman was trying to sell the baby.
Authorities said the woman originally wanted US$75,000 but was talked down to US$30,000. The child's mother is currently incarcerated on unrelated charges. The infant has been turned over to child welfare officials.
