The Life of the Mother
The New Yorker|January 15, 2024
A high-risk pregnancy in a climate of fear about abortion.
By Stephania Taladrid. Photographs by Carlos Jaramillo
The Life of the Mother

Yeni's family and friends commemorate her birthday at her grave site. "Life is too short for tears and hate," she used to say.

LEGAL NAME OF DECEASED

Yeniifer Alvarez-Estrada Glick

date of death—actual or presumed
July 10, 2022

marital status at time of death
☑ Married

if death occurred in a hospital
☑ ER/Outpatient

if female
☑ Pregnant at time of death

location (city/town and state)
Luling, TX

manner of death
☑ Pending Investigation

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