SEAL ROCK, Ore., Nov. 4 (UPI) -- An Oregon woman has been arrested for murder after she called police Monday to tell them she threw her 6-year-old son off a bridge into the frigid waters of Yaquina Bay.
Jillian Meredith McCabe, 34, was charged after calling police Monday around 6:30 p.m. "saying she threw her child over the side," according to Newport Police Chief Mark Miranda. Two boats and a helicopter searched the area around the Yaquina Bay Bridge for hours before spotting the body.
A woman by the same name applied for financial assistance to take care of her autistic son, London, and her husband Matt who has multiple sclerosis.
"I am taking care of our son London and now Matt full-time. I am applying for any and all assistance available... I NEED YOUR HELP. I love my husband and he has taken care of myself and my son for years and years and now it's time for me to take the helm. I am scared and I am reaching out. I hope I am not coming across trashy or over-reactionary. I must explore every avenue to take care of my family right now."
McCabe has been arrested for aggravated murder, murder and first degree manslaughter with bail set at $750,000.
The bridge is more than 100 feet over the water, making the chances of survival minimal and someone could only survive in the frigid water for 20 minutes.
