A Reading mother charged with killing at least four newborn children to cover up an extramarital affair appeared in court but waived her right to a preliminary hearing.
Authorities say 44-year-old Michele Kalina hid the remains of five babies, at least four of whom were born alive, in coolers or encased in concrete in her closet.
Kalina faces one count of homicide and multiple counts of abuse of a corpse and concealing the death of a child. Authorities determined the four babies were killed in a manner consistent with asphyxia, poisoning or neglect.
Kalina hid at least six pregnancies from her husband and longtime boyfriend, prosecutors said. One other child was given up for adoption.
Kalina is kept isolated from the general prison population, authorities said.
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