MCSO Requests Extension For Transportation Arrangements Of Suspect In the Baby Skylar Case

Annie Anderson

The woman who is awaiting extradition in the death of ‘Baby Skylar’ that upset the valley nearly 20 years ago has been granted an extension.

Early this year, Annie Anderson,51, who resides in Washington state, was taken into custody and has been awaiting her extradition to Arizona. The charges are for a crime that occurred in October 2005, when an infant, later named by investigators as Baby Skylar, was discovered in a restroom at Sky Harbor Airport.

Police were called to an airport in the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. Upon their arrival, they found an infant girl who was wrapped in newspapers and a white towel, and placed inside a plastic bag with the word “Marriott” written in red. Sadly, the baby was already deceased.

For almost twenty years, the case remained unsolved. Detectives in charge of cold cases at Phoenix Police, through the help of scientific advancement were able to unfold the mystery as to who the baby’s mother was. Lead detectives revealed that investigative genetic genealogy had been utilized in the investigation and had found a match in Anderson.

According to authorities, Anderson, admitted to being Baby Skylar’s mother and to playing a role in the infant’s death. The now 51-year-old has lived in the northwest part of the country for quite some time and has both children and grandchildren.

A warrant from Arizona Governor has been authorized, but there is currently a delay in her return to Arizona. Anderson had until the middle of March to contest her detention or arrest through proper legal channels. During a court appearance on March 15, her lawyer stated that they had not taken any action to challenge her extradition.

During the court hearing on Monday, the prosecutors from Snohomish County stated that authorities in Arizona required additional time.

According to court records, an extension has been requested for transportation until April 12.

The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office has explained that the extension was necessary in order to develop a transportation plan, determining if they will travel by car or plane.

MCSO anticipates Anderson’s arrival in Arizona to be before April 12.