Kirkland and the baby were rushed to a hospital, where the child remains on life support, police officials said.
Detectives learned through the investigation that Kirkland had given birth, and she and Hall placed the baby in the garbage can, officials said. The couple then waited for more than an hour before calling for medical help.
The case remains under investigation. Both Kirkland and Hall are being held at the Rapides Parish Detention Center.
Bail for each was set at $500,000, jail records show.
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