Black fathers embrace resources to support their pregnant partners through birth

INDIANAPOLIS — Cradling his newborn daughter in his lap in their Indianapolis home, JaKobi Burton’s love for the new lady in his life is evident with each caress. The first-time dad’s commitment started months earlier. Burton attended every medical appointment and took classes with Dads to Doulas, a program created by the organization Dear Fathers … Read more

Pregnant Jane Doe killed in 1980 identified using DNA

A pregnant woman killed in 1980 was positively identified last month using DNA technology, the Ventura County Sheriff said in a press release. Maricela Rocha Parga was 22 years old when she was found stabbed to death outside of Westlake High School on July 18, 1980. Further examination by the Ventura County Medical Examiner’s Office … Read more