NEW : A California sheriff says a couple schemed to kill a mother and steal her baby . Merced County 's sheriff said the victim was strangled to death , dumped , burned . Police say they 're working to determine whether the couple tried to sell a baby . Score: 6
NEW : A California sheriff says a couple schemed to kill a mother and steal her baby . Merced County 's sheriff said the victim was strangled to death , dumped , burned . Police say they 're working to determine whether the couple tried to sell a baby . The victim 's 2-month-old son was found alive and reunited with his family .