US couple charged for attempting to sell grandson

A WOMAN and her boyfriend have been charged with trying to sell her infant grandson for $30,000 (£18,500).

Patty Bigbee, 45, and Lawrence Works, 42, were arrested by Florida Department of Law Enforcement agents in Daytona Beach after they met with an agent posing as a buyer. Both were charged with illegal sale or surrender of a child, and Bigbee was also charged with communication fraud.

Law enforcement agent Wayne Ivey said an investigation began last month after an informant told authorities the woman was trying to sell the baby. Authorities say Bigbee originally wanted $75,000 (46,000) but was talked down to $30,000.