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Woman charged with murder after allegedly drowning baby in Lake Michigan

CHICAGO — A woman has been charged with first-degree murder after allegedly drowning a baby in Lake Michigan Friday night.

Officers responded to the 7000 block of South Shore Drive, near South Shore Beach, at around 9:45 p.m. on the report of a service call.

Surah Amon, 31, was found by authorities in Lake Michigan.

The body of a 1-year-old boy was found shortly after and police allege that Amon drowned him.

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She’s been charged with two counts of murder including first-degree.

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A source told WGN News that she is related to the boy. The baby has not been identified at this time.

Amon’s detention hearing is scheduled for Monday.

This story will be updated.

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