August 10th 2024.
In a small town in New Zealand, a shocking discovery was made last month on one of the oldest streets, Fore Bondgate. The remains of a baby were found hidden under the floorboards of a disused building. Wrapped in a newspaper from 1910, it was clear that this baby had been concealed for over a century.
Police were immediately called to the scene and began their investigation. Among the evidence found, the most chilling was the twine that was tightly wrapped around the baby's neck. It was clear that this was not a natural death, and detectives were determined to find out the truth.
The lead investigator, Detective Chief Inspector Mel Sutherland, expressed the difficulty of their task. With the baby being concealed for so long, it was a challenge to gather information through traditional methods such as CCTV footage and witness statements. Instead, they turned to science for answers.
A forensic anthropologist was brought in to analyze the bones of the baby. Through their examination, it was determined that the baby was full-term, born at approximately 40 weeks. This information, along with the newspaper dated 1910, gave investigators a rough idea of when the baby was born. However, they needed more precise information and turned to radiocarbon dating analysis, which would take eight weeks.
As they waited for the results, the team combed through records from the early 1900s in hopes of finding any surviving family members or long-lost relatives. They also looked into the history of the building where the baby was found. It was discovered that it was once a church-run mother-and-baby unit, but the baby was concealed before the unit was established.
Despite their best efforts, Detective Sutherland warned that there was a possibility of not finding any living family members. However, he remained determined to give the baby a proper and dignified funeral. He believed that it was important to tell the story of this unknown child and give them the respect they deserved.
In the end, the radiocarbon dating results confirmed that the baby was over 100 years old. The investigation may have come to a close, but the mystery of who this baby was and what had happened to them still remained. Detective Sutherland hoped that by sharing this story, someone may come forward with information and the baby could finally be laid to rest with the dignity and respect they deserved.
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