Attorney for woman charged with kidnapping Tenn. newborn says client tried to commit suicide

Attorney: Tenn. kidnapping suspect tried suicide

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The attorney for a woman charged with kidnapping a Tennessee newborn says his client has tried to kill herself while in jail.

Attorney Isaiah Gant asked a federal judge Monday to investigate Tammy Renee Silas’ claims that medication is being witheld from her at the Robertson County Jail and to consider moving her to another facility.

A prosecutor told the judge during the hearing that he would confer with the U.S. Marshal’s Office.

The 39-year-old Silas was charged with kidnapping Yahir Anthony Carrillo on Sept. 29 in Nashville. Police traced the infant to Silas’ home in Ardmore, Ala., about 80 miles south of Nashville, three days later.

Authorities haven’t yet charged anyone in the knife attack on the baby’s mother, and have said the investigation continues.