A dead baby was found at a music festival in Rothbury, Michigan, on Sunday (June 28). According to CBS News, the deceased child was found in the portable bathroom at the Electric Forest music festival on June 28.
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Dead Baby Found Inside Porta-Potty By An Employee
According to the Michigan State Police, the infant was a neonate, meaning it was less than 4 weeks old. An employee of the porta-potty vendor reportedly found the dead baby “during routine maintenance” in the camping area of the festival. Michigan State Police Lieutenant Patrick Agema initially told TMZ that it was unknown whether the baby was born alive. The autopsy report allegedly hasn’t been turned over to local police. The Electric Forest is held annually at the Double JJ Resort and the discovery was made on the festival’s final day. At this time, there are no leads in the investigation.
Baby’s Cause Of Death Remains Unclear
Additionally, Lt. Agema told the outlet that a forensic pathologist performed an autopsy on the baby. However, the cause of death hasn’t released. The Michigan State Police is also requesting that anyone with information pertinent to the investigation contact the authorities.
“The Michigan State Police continue to investigate the discovery of a deceased neonate found Sunday morning in the camping area at the Electric Forest Festival,” read a statement from theMSP. “Investigators are asking for the public’s assistance. If you were in the area and observed anything unusual, or if you have information that you believe may be relevant, we encourage you to come forward. Anyone with information is asked to contact Michigan State Police.”
Sources speaking to NBC affiliate, Wood TV 8, revealed that authorities allegedly found the baby’s placenta and umbilical cord inside the porta potty, suggesting it might’ve been born there. Allegedly, the autopsy report cites fluid found in the infant‘s stomach and lungs.
Authorities Haven’t Classified The Death As A Homicide
The Michigan State Police are still investigating the death, but they haven’t classified the death as a homicide. Retired Michigan State Police detective Lew Langham spoke with FOX 17 News, and he said the investigators are likely looking for the mother.
“What police are actually looking for are persons of interest,” said Langham. “What happened, who was it and why did they do this?”
