JAMES BOOTHE | “Dumpster Dad” | Man, 45, Accused of Placing Deceased Newborn in Dumpster After 16-Year-Old Girlfriend Gave Birth | Facing Five Serious Charges | 2 Autographed Letters Signed

Mr. James Boothe. 2 Autographed Letters, Signed. Handwritten, Commercial #10 (4.125 × 9.5 envelope). Memphis, TN. March 7, 2025. Content unknown. SEALED.

Memphis Man Accused of Trafficking Minors, Statutory Rape, and More

James Boothe, a 45-year-old man from Memphis, Tennessee, has been implicated in a deeply troubling case involving the disposal of a deceased newborn baby. The circumstances surrounding this incident are both tragic and complex, involving allegations of sexual abuse and statutory offenses.

Timeline of Events

1. Initial Incident: On January 27, 2025, a 16-year-old girl gave birth to a baby girl while being driven to the hospital by Boothe. This event occurred in a vehicle en route to medical assistance.

2. Disposal of the Body: After the birth, Boothe allegedly placed the newborn’s body into a black garbage bag and disposed of it in a dumpster located behind a Shell gas station on East Shelby Drive in Memphis. Surveillance footage captured an individual resembling Boothe discarding the bag shortly before firefighters discovered the infant’s body.

3. Discovery of the Infant: The baby’s body was found by firefighters approximately two and a half hours after birth when they responded to reports at the gas station dumpster. Unfortunately, it was determined that the infant had not survived.

4. Arrest and Charges: Following these events, Boothe was arrested and initially charged with “abuse of a corpse.” However, this charge was later dismissed due to lack of prosecution.

New Charges Filed

Despite the dismissal of the initial charge, Boothe is now facing five new serious charges:

• Trafficking for Commercial Sex Act (2 counts): These charges suggest involvement in illegal activities related to prostitution.

• Promoting Prostitution Between Ages 12 and 18: This indicates that he is accused of facilitating or encouraging prostitution involving minors.

• Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child: This charge points towards ongoing abusive behavior over time.

• Statutory Rape: Given that his relationship with the minor lasted three years, this charge reflects sexual activity with someone below the legal age of consent.

The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office has stated that they continue to investigate all aspects of this case, including potential future indictments related to abuse of a corpse.

Current Status

As it stands, James Boothe remains in custody with his bond set at $1 million. The legal proceedings are ongoing as authorities gather more evidence and pursue additional charges based on their findings.

In summary, James Boothe is facing multiple serious charges related to both sexual offenses against minors and the alleged disposal of a deceased newborn baby following an incident where he was present during its birth.

VIDEO: Shocking James Boothe Case | Man Caught On Camera While Dumping Baby Inside A Dumpster | True Crime | https://youtu.be/pk2QPHQF8pA

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