A baby who was born premature after her mother was murdered has shown considerable progress, The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Baby "Janie" will remain in state custody until she is released from the hospital. That could be within 45 days, the paper said.
When she is released, a judge will determine who gets custody. Her father, who lives in Salt Lake City, wants custody. The Oglala Sioux Tribe is participating in the case.
The baby's mother was Darla Woundedhead, 30, who was a member of the tribe. She was shot and killed during an alleged drug incident in Salt Lake City. Four people have been charged in connection with her murder.
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