et wrapped in a pink blanket and a plastic grocery bag in a trash can in the family 's backyard in greenville police said the boy was near death when he was found by a neighbor who had followed a trail of blood . ferguson was found walking near the intersection of laurens and haviland roads in greenville monday afternoon . the baby was found about 4:30 p.m. sharon lenise ferguson of greenville , s.c. , was charged with attempted murder and child endangerment monday after a baby was found in a trash can in the family 's back yard . according to police warrants , ferguson told investigators that on or about april 21 she gave birth to the baby , and it ’s a “ very sad situation . neighbors said ferguson did n't believe she would intentionally harm anyone . greenville county , s.c. , jail ferguson remained in the greenville county jail monday night on $ 125,000 cash bond . greenville police spokesman johnathan bragg said the owner of the rental home was doing maintenance when he noticed blood outside the trash can . a newborn boy survived and was listed as stable monday night after having been tossed into a trash can in south carolina , police said she set her bond at $ 125,000 .