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world1 month ago•23 min saved

Graveyard Beneath a Polish Driveway: 32 Fetuses Found During Renovation

Construction workers digging a driveway in Lutoryż, Poland uncovered 32 fetal remains believed to have been taken from a hospital by a pathologist who used them for unauthorized experiments at her home; investigators also found medical waste on the property. The suspect, Magdalena H., has been detained and faces charges including desecration of human remains and illegal disposal of hazardous medical waste, with potential prison time of up to 12 years.

via New York Post|

#fetuses #human-remains #illegal-disposal

world1 month ago•2 min saved

Grim Cache of Fetal Remains and Medical Waste Sparks Polish Probe

Polish authorities are investigating after human fetal remains and medical waste were unearthed on private land in Lutoryż, near Rzeszów. Initial reports suggested about a dozen remains, later media said roughly 30 sets, with expert tests to confirm the count. A 57-year-old woman, Magdalena H., has been detained as part of the inquiry into desecration of a corpse and illegal storage of hazardous waste. Authorities are examining whether the materials originated from medical material used in pathology and possibly sourced from a hospital during the COVID-19 era; further investigations and testing are ongoing.

via Euronews.com|

#desecration #fetuses #investigation

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Second Fetus Found on Baltimore Bus Sparks Investigation

Two fetuses were discovered on a Maryland Transit Administration bus in Baltimore over the weekend, prompting an investigation by homicide detectives. The fetuses were found on a Green Route bus and have been taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. No further information is available at this time.

via New York Post |

#baltimore #crime #fetuses

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Two Fetuses Discovered on Baltimore MTA Bus

Baltimore Police are investigating the discovery of two fetuses found on a Maryland Transit Administration bus in East Baltimore. The fetuses were found by a driver on Saturday afternoon, and homicide detectives are looking into how they ended up on the bus. The Medical Examiner’s Office has taken possession of the fetuses, and the investigation is ongoing. Maryland's Safe Haven laws allow parents to safely relinquish custody of infants at designated locations without facing legal repercussions.

via The Baltimore Banner|

#baltimore #crime #fetuses

health2 years ago•3 min saved

Surge in Cases of Fetuses with Flipped Organs Stuns China

Doctors in China have observed a significant increase in cases of fetuses with situs inversus, a rare congenital condition where organs are arranged in a mirror image of their normal positions. The rate of cases quadrupled in the first seven months of 2023 compared to historic rates. While doctors speculate that the surge could be linked to a COVID-19 outbreak in China, no conclusions can be drawn. Further research is needed to understand the cause of the increase and the possible role of the virus.

via Ars Technica|

#china #covid-19 #fetuses