“Find the baby’s mother, and you’ve found the most likely murder suspect,” said one Union City detective.
Last month, near what would have been Matea’s 16th birthday, Union City police coordinated with Denver authorities to arrest Onduto.
Following a probable cause review, she was re-arrested on July 2 after murder charges were filed by the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office.
According to the East Bay Times, Onduto confessed to drowning the newborn in her apartment and discarding the body in the dumpster. Investigators noted she expressed no remorse and claimed she had no mental health or substance abuse problems at the time.
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Union City detectives continue to gather information and are urging anyone with additional details to contact Detective Dominic Ayala at (510) 675‑5259, or submit anonymous tips at (510) 675‑5207.
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