NEW YORK – A 25-year-old woman from South Florida who was reported missing last year was found this week after she gave birth on a subway in New York City, The New York Times reported.
The New York Times identified the woman in their report as Jenny Saint Pierre, of Hallandale Beach.
Local 10 News reported about Saint Pierre’s disappearance in September 2024. At the time, police said the pregnant woman had been missing for more than a month, as she was last seen by her ex-boyfriend on Aug. 5 at Gulfstream Park, located at 901 S. Federal Hwy.
According to local news outlets in New York City, Saint Pierre gave birth around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday on a subway in Midtown Manhattan.
Witnesses said passengers called 911 and rushed over to the conductor to get him to stop the train.
One passenger cut the baby’s umbilical cord after Saint Pierre delivered her baby.
NYC officials confirmed that the mother and baby were taken to an area hospital and are in good condition.
“I was super excited and I would definitely say that I was anticipating it,” Saint Pierre’s sister, Stephania Saint Pierre, told Local 10 News. “I’ve been praying for my sister ever since I reported her missing, and just recently I went on a 21-day prayer fasting and yesterday, which was the last day of my fast, the reporter texted me and told me she had given birth on a train.”
“I think this baby is a fresh start for all of us,” she added.
According to Hallandale Beach police, Jenny Saint Pierre had been diagnosed with schizophrenia.
It’s unclear whether she and her baby will stay in New York or if she plans to head home to South Florida.
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