Mother under suspicion: dead baby discovered in Vienna

Mother under suspicion: dead baby discovered in Vienna

In the Austrian capital Vienna, on the grounds of the Favoriten Clinic, a tragic incident became known on Friday: a dead baby was discovered in a garbage container. The police have arrested the child's mother and are making serious allegations against her. The investigation is in full swing to clarify the exact circumstances of what happened.

On the morning of November 23, 2024, at 10 a.m., a member of the hospital staff discovered the infant in a garbage bag. The genesis of the incident is still unclear, but reports are circulating that the child's mother, a 30-year-old woman, was said to have been under psychological stress. Investigators believe the child could be identified as the missing baby after a forensic examination.

Intensive search for the newborn

The tragic discovery is the result of an intensive search that began on Thursday, November 22, 2024. The police were alerted after the newborn, who had recently been released from the hospital, went missing. It was reported that the mother left the room and returned to find the child no longer in his crib.

“When the woman returned, the nursing staff immediately responded with alarm,” said a police spokeswoman. “We searched the entire hospital premises and even mobilized drones with thermal imaging cameras to search for the baby.” Despite all efforts, the newborn initially disappeared.

According to the latest reports, the infant found dead could be a girl who was wrapped in a blanket and placed in the trash can. The autopsy is expected to provide further information about the cause of death and identity in the coming days. However, it has not yet been confirmed that the baby is the missing child.

Investigations to clarify the incident

The police took the mother into custody. There are currently no clues to a motive or details about the mother's actions. “However, it remains to be seen whether further information will emerge from the investigation,” said the police spokeswoman. The child's father is not under suspicion and has already been questioned by investigators.

The case caused horror and sadness in Austria. Losing the unborn life in such tragic circumstances raises many questions and leaves the community shocked. More details about the situation are needed to complete the picture about this sad incident. What further investigations will show remains to be seen, says the police spokeswoman.

For a detailed look at the case, see the report on www.rtl.de.