Attorney: Tenn. kidnapping suspect tried suicide

11/02/2009 04:37:00 PM

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The attorney for a woman indicted 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 medication is being witheld originating at her at the Robertson County Jail and to consider moving her to an additional facility.

A prosecutor told the judge during the hearing he would confer with the United States Marshal's Office.

The 39-year-old Silas was indicted 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 indicted anyone in the knife assault on the baby's mother, and have said the investigation continues.