Texas Woman Arrested For Attempting To Sell Baby On Facebook

A 21-year-old woman from Texas, Juniper Bryson, has been arrested for trying to sell her baby on Facebook. Court documents reveal that she posted in a group called "Birth Mothers Looking for Adoptive Parent(s)" in September, seeking someone to adopt her unborn son. Bryson is currently in Harris County Jail with a bond set at $30,000 and faces felony charges.

Texas Woman Arrested For Attempting To Sell Baby On Facebook

Just a day before her Facebook post, Bryson contacted a family member to enquire about potential adoptive parents. She indicated that her baby might be born with drugs in his system. During their discussion, Bryson requested financial assistance in exchange for the baby. She mentioned needing money to secure housing and work, stating, “It’s not even like that, just enough to move into an apartment so I can work a job.”

Bryson had approached several individuals regarding the adoption, including a same-sex couple from Louisiana. However, they backed out when she began asking for money, claiming she wanted $200 for the baby. "If the baby wasn’t worth $200 to them, then screw it all," she reportedly told them.

Wendy Williams, who lives in Houston and was in the hospital at the same time as Bryson, connected with her and stayed after the baby was born. Williams witnessed Bryson struggling with drug withdrawals and felt sympathy for her situation. Bryson allowed Williams and her husband to name the baby, and they signed legal documents regarding the adoption.

However, Bryson later claimed on Facebook that she found a home for the baby and tagged Williams in her post. This led to confusion and backlash online, with users accusing Williams of buying the baby. When confronted, Bryson instructed a nurse to remove Williams from her room.

After the troubling encounter, Williams contacted Child Protective Services, leading to Bryson’s arrest days later. This case comes on the heels of another disturbing incident in Arkansas, where a couple was arrested for attempting to sell their baby for $1,000 and cans of beer.