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A woman discovered the remains of a baby in a freezer while cleaning her late mother’s house in Allariz, Spain.
Authorities believe the baby may have been born more than 20 years ago and are investigating his death.
An autopsy was performed and a judge ordered the investigation to remain confidential
A woman discovered the remains of a baby in a freezer while cleaning her late mother’s house.
The discovery was made in the small town of Allariz, Spain, on Monday, November 2, according to the Spanish Civil Guard, the country’s national news agency, EFE, as well as local media. The Region And The Voice of Galicia.
The woman found the remains in a freezer located in a storage area on the ground floor of the building, according to The Region.
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Preliminary results suggest the infant was approximately 32 to 34 weeks old at the time of his death, police said. The Region.
Authorities also believe the baby could have been born more than 20 years ago, according to the outlet.
The remains were sent to the Galician Institute of Forensic Medicine for a full autopsy to determine the cause of death. Authorities also hope to determine whether the baby was born alive, whether he died of natural causes and whether neglect may have played a role in the death.
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Authorities are also trying to identify the infant’s biological parents through DNA testing and interviews with family members, according to The Region.
The Institute of Forensic Medicine and the Spanish Civil Guard did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s requests for comment.
A judge ordered that the investigation remain confidential, limiting the information authorities can disclose publicly, according to EFE, The Region And The Voice of Galicia.
The child was buried in a municipal cemetery on Thursday, November 5, following the autopsy, according to The Voice of Galicia.
Neighbors and local residents expressed shock at the discovery, which came amid the town’s annual fall festival.
“It’s like a horror movie scenario; it’s unbelievable that something like this could happen,” said one resident. The Voice of Galicia.
“We are all shocked and surprised,” added the owner of a local cafe.
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