Save Situation: Hall Of Famer Dennis Eckersley Seeks Custody Of Homeless Daughter’s Christmas Baby

Dennis Eckersley, a Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher, is looking for guardianship of his grandson, his homeless and troubled granddaughter delivered Christmas night New Hampshire tent camping.

Friday’s statement by the baseball legend and his wife, Alexandra Eckersley, expressed their grief and stated their intent to seek custody for their newborn child. The baby was found alive in a tent in the woods close to Manchester Monday morning despite the freezing temperatures. His mother was also arrested.

“We are utterly devastated by the events that unfolded on Christmas night when our daughter Allie delivered a baby while living in a tent,” read the statement Released to WCVB Boston “It is heartbreaking that a child was born under such unthinkable conditions and in such tragic circumstances. We learned with everyone else from news reports what happened and are still in complete shock. We had no prior knowledge of Allie’s pregnancy.”

Eckersley (26 years old) called 911 on Monday morning to inform them that she had just given birth. She then refused to reveal the location of the baby to emergency responders. Police believe the woman was using drugs. She finally brought them to the tent where they found the baby boy alive under a pile bloody sheets, despite the freezing temperatures. Eckersley, who had a previous drug conviction, was also charged with second-degree attack/extreme indifference, falsifying evidence, and misdemeanor reckless conduct and endangering a child’s welfare. according to Patch.com.

The baby, who weighed in at 4.4 pounds, is thought to have been three months prematurely born. He was then taken to a nearby hospital.

Dennis Eckersley, now 68, was a Major League Baseball relief pitcher who also later became a Boston Red Sox broadcaster. From 1975 to 1998, Eckersley pitched with 197 wins and 390 saves. He won the American League’s Cy Young and Most Valuable Player awards in 1992 after saving 51 games for the Oakland A’s.

The former star stated in the statement that Alexandra was adopted by him and his wife at birth, and that she has been troubled her whole life.

“Though it is painful to share, we feel it necessary to offer greater context of Allie’s circumstances and background,” Please read the statement. “Allie has suffered from severe mental illness her entire life. Allie was hospitalized numerous times for her illness and lived in several residential programs. We did our very best to get Allie all of the help and support humanly possible.”

Alexandra’s family was devastated to hear that Alexandra could no longer be forced into treatment for mental illness or drugs once she turned 18. They also stated that Alexandra had made the decision to stay on the streets of New Hampshire the past six years.

“We have always offered Allie a path home but she has made other choices,” The statement was as follows: “We hope Allie now accepts the treatment she desperately needs for her mental health issues. We also hope that all those who have heard this tragic story withhold judgment about our daughter until all the facts come out.”

The family stated that they are currently preparing a guardianship petition to be able to look after the infant.

“We thank you for your support and prayers for this beautiful, innocent baby boy,” The statement was concluded. “We hope people understand what an agonizing situation this is and we respectfully ask for privacy.”

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