Deceased baby found in bag discarded on side of road in Memphis, no arrests made
Police in Tennessee have launched a homicide investigation in connection to the death of a newborn baby found dumped along a road.
On March 6, officers from the Memphis Police Department “located a deceased newborn, wrapped in a towel, placed in a bag, on the side of the road,” officials said.
According to authorities, the baby appeared to be full-term.
No arrests have been made in connection to the grisly discovery, and the investigation is ongoing.
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Police have not released further details, including how the baby died.
Anyone with information about the case is asked to call Memphis Crime Stoppers at (901) 528-CASH or submit a tip online.
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