Search Warrant Released in Clear Lake Baby Death

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Brittnie Sturzenbecher faces 2nd degree murder charges for the death of her newborn baby.

Brittnie Sturzenbecher faces 2nd degree murder charges for the death of her newborn baby.

By KSFY News

Story Created: Jul 30, 2008 at 4:15 PM CST

Story Updated: Jul 31, 2008 at 12:42 PM CST

Deuel County authorities recovered the body of an infant child at the home of Brittnie Sturzenbecher of Clear Lake.

That's according to a search warrant obtained today by KSFY News.  22-year-old Brittnie Sturzenbecher is charged with 2nd degree murder in the death of her newborn baby.   The search warrant was conducted at Sturzenbecher's parents house in Clear Lake.  Other items taken from the home include a blue glass pipe with marijuana and several blood stained articles of clothing, as well as blood stains on carpet and on a towel and sheets. 

Other court paperwork has been sealed.  Sturzenbecher is currently in jail in Watertown.  She's set to appear in a Deuel County Court on Monday.

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Monday, Aug 25 at 10:51 PM another anonymous wrote ...

It is truly sad to see how quick everyone is to jump to conclusions without knowing all the facts. She had a long-term bf,and has some mental illness. I pray for all you true sinners.

Friday, Aug 1 at 7:14 PM Mom wrote ...

Her easy sexual antics aside, she should not have killed her kid. Being sleazy and giving your hootch out like it's the daily paper is one thing but when you're a parent you need to come to the realization that there is someone in this life who needs to you close your knees and be a parent.

Friday, Aug 1 at 3:05 PM wow wrote ...

calling a girl a dirty ho is rediculous. you don't know her, nor do you know all the details. i have a newborn son and think killing your child is the worst thing you could do, but to sit here and say things like that, have nothing to do with it. the problem is that she murdered her baby, ho or not, that has absolutley nothing to do with it. just because you arent married when you concieve does NOT make you a ho. once again, her sexual habits have nothing to do with her murdering her child

Friday, Aug 1 at 10:02 AM Mrs. C. wrote ...

What do you know, Lar got one right.

Friday, Aug 1 at 3:06 AM Lar wrote ...

Thanks to those of you who look forward to my insight. I say nothing but the facts. This woman is a dirty ho.

Friday, Aug 1 at 2:25 AM Lar wrote ...

This woman deserves to be slapped 100 times.

Thursday, Jul 31 at 8:24 PM Mark wrote ...

Jesus Christ is the son of God, and the King of the Jews. He will come again the judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. Brittnie will be feeling the wrath of the Lord unless she repents-let's all pray she find forgivness in JESUS CHRIST.

Thursday, Jul 31 at 8:12 PM Peter wrote ...

Look around at your society people! Sex, drugs, lies, and selfishness have replaced the world of God! Repent for the end is near! It's all in Revelations-you non believers will be cast in the Lake of Fire with Brittnie! Repent o sinners repent!

Thursday, Jul 31 at 7:12 PM Chug Storey wrote ...

You're right Lar. She's one of those type of fast women; great to take home for a night, bad to take home to mom.

Thursday, Jul 31 at 5:21 PM John Greene wrote ...

These women with their short skirts and loose morals make me sick! What is happening to our society when Britney Spears is more popular than Ruth Bader-Ginsberg?

Thursday, Jul 31 at 5:13 PM Anonymous wrote ...

lar and peter if you dont like it dont look...how bout that for some advice

Thursday, Jul 31 at 3:08 PM wow wrote ...

just because a girl is putting herself out to guys doesn't mean that if she got pregnant she would do this to her baby. i know plenty of girls who got pregnant by accident and love their babies more than some parents who tried for years.

Thursday, Jul 31 at 2:45 PM to Lar wrote ...

You're the best Lar. I enjoy your comments and look forward to your keen insight daily.

Thursday, Jul 31 at 2:25 PM meg wrote ...

Peter maybe you need to get off your high horse and find a bud light, that might make you not think that you are better than everyone else...

Thursday, Jul 31 at 1:23 PM I choose Christ: wrote ...

To Peter~ Way to go Peter you are so right! Everyone needs to find that book, it's called a Bible. and yes He does live at your local church, NOT the bar! Although maybe He is there too! He spent a lot time with the sinners. Praying this woman finds help and gets saved as well!!

Thursday, Jul 31 at 11:58 AM Anonymous wrote ...

Hey Peter just so you know not every girl is out there flaunting her stuff.. Some us are respectable females. Don't be so quick to point the finger. May god for give you for being so judgemental. I will also pray for you. God is in control of this situation now so may all of you leave this to the true "judge" of us all

Thursday, Jul 31 at 11:13 AM Bummed wrote ...

Very disturbing to see the direction this conversation is heading. We could all benefit by keeping thoughts positive and personal opinions to oneself.

Thursday, Jul 31 at 10:55 AM Me wrote ...

How do we know the baby wasn't still born? then she wouldn't be a killer just irresponsible. Wait to get all the facts before condeming someone to hell and prison for life.

Thursday, Jul 31 at 10:01 AM Attention :::: Lar wrote ...

Everyone on here knows ur just trying to start drama....so quit and grow up....if you want to talk like that go on a chat room where it isn't people's everyday lives.......grow up

Thursday, Jul 31 at 9:23 AM Mrs. C. wrote ...

Guess we will have to wait for the Life Time movie to come out to get the details on this one.

Thursday, Jul 31 at 8:48 AM miller native wrote ...

the person who wrote about the splinter pointing... amen to you! You couldn't have said it better... not to mention anyone that is a true christian doesn't point fingers as we are to NEVER judge our neighbors...

Thursday, Jul 31 at 8:02 AM Amy wrote ...

You can read the whole list on KELO of the items taken from the home and see that she had an ultrasound photo and other items that are enough to make you sick. She knew enough to get herself medical help, but not that baby. I have a hard time with this one.

Thursday, Jul 31 at 1:49 AM Lar wrote ...

I'll back you on that one Peter. Every woman i know loves to show there stuff around like its everyones business.

Wednesday, Jul 30 at 10:46 PM Anonymous wrote ...

In response to Peter, if you knew what you were talking about she had been dating the same guy for a quite some time....maybe you should get your facts straight before going on your religous rants...also, as you obviously seem to be quite the christian, you should know that those who point out the splinter in the eyes of another fail to see the log in their own eyes. I'll pray for you Peter.

Wednesday, Jul 30 at 9:28 PM Anonymous wrote ...

LOL DID HE REALLY JUST WRITE THAT??

Wednesday, Jul 30 at 8:48 PM Peter wrote ...

This should be a lesson to all you girls out there flaunting your stuff for every guy to see! Cover up, read a book, and find Jesus! He lives at your local church, not at the bar!

Wednesday, Jul 30 at 8:24 PM Roy Orbison wrote ...

She is obviously mentally disturbed. I hope she gets help in prison when she's there the rest of her life. Then, when God gets ahold of her, I hope he has mercy on her soul.

Wednesday, Jul 30 at 8:14 PM info???? wrote ...

When is there going to be more info released? It doesn't seem like any other crime takes this long to get out to the public?

Wednesday, Jul 30 at 7:43 PM frog wrote ...

Maybe all it means is she was still living with her parents?

Wednesday, Jul 30 at 7:33 PM saddened wrote ...

it sounds like she had a mental illness, how sad for her, her family and her baby :(

Wednesday, Jul 30 at 7:21 PM Anonymous wrote ...

I do believe that if they found blood stains on the parents carpet that that is a clear indication that she gave birth at that residence.

Wednesday, Jul 30 at 6:51 PM Anonymous wrote ...

This still doesnt tell us what happened! Did she give birth at home?

Wednesday, Jul 30 at 4:48 PM Anonymous wrote ...

Are her parents hiding stuff or protecting her? If items were found at the parents home??

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