Mother of infant found dead has also died, Halifax police say
A 23-year-old mother has died after her newborn was found dead in a wooded area in Halifax. The woman had arrived at a hospital in poor health after giving birth, but her baby was not with her, prompting a search. The causes of both the woman's and the infant's deaths have yet to be determined, with autopsies pending.
- ▪The mother, 23, arrived at a hospital in poor health after giving birth, but without her baby.
- ▪The newborn's remains were found in a wooded area in the rural community of Goodwood.
- ▪Two people have been charged in connection with the case.
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ShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountHalifax police have confirmed the death of a young mother whose newborn was found dead in a wooded area last week.The 23-year-old woman, who has not been identified, arrived Friday at a Halifax hospital in extremely poor health, having just given birth.The woman’s baby, however, wasn’t with her, prompting a search that ended Sunday when the newborn’s remains were found southwest of the city in the rural community of Goodwood.The Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service has been called in to determine the cause and manner of the woman’s death.Meanwhile, the cause of the infant’s death has yet to be determined, and police say both autopsies may take some time to complete.Two people have been charged in the case.
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