A grisly discovery was made at a historic military park in New Bedford this weekend when the remains of an infant were found wrapped in a blanket, emanating a strong odor of decay. An individual taking a stroll around Fort Taber Park made the disturbing find near the waterfront path on Saturday afternoon, reported Boston25News.
Police were alerted and responded to the scene at approximately 12:40 p.m., following the passerby's report of the unsettling smell. Upon arrival, police confirmed the presence of a decomposing infant within the blanket and subsequently had the body sent to the Massachusetts Medical Examiner's Office for further examination, as per the details shared by the Bristol County District Attorney’s office. There's an ongoing investigation spearheaded by local New Bedford police, Massachusetts State Police, and the Bristol County DA’s office. However, as of now, there are more questions than answers surrounding the tragic circumstances of the youngster's demise.
The site of the find, Fort Taber Park, is a prominent 50-acre green space that juts out into Buzzards Bay. It is known historically for its fortifications, constructed between 1857 and 1871 as a key component of America’s seaside defense strategy. With its usual tranquility shaken, the park now bears the heavy weight of this saddening occurrence.
New information on the case has been sparse, and the details about the identity of the infant or the cause of death remain unknown. As NBC Boston reported, the authorities are keeping a tight lid on the proceedings of their investigation, and no additional information has been released to the public at this time. The community and the authorities alike hope for some forthcoming clarity to shed light on this unsettling discovery.
