A woman discovered a baby's body in a freezer located in the basement of her recently deceased mother's apartment in Allariz, Galicia, prompting an investigation by the Civil Guard.
The grim discovery was made after the relative opened the appliance, which was situated in a storage room in the garage area of the home, according to EuroNews and Mirror reports.
Investigation Launched
Authorities from the nearby city of Ourense are investigating after the discovery on Monday, as reported by La Voz de Galicia. The body was transferred that same day so forensic experts could establish the cause of death.
Local reports indicate the remains are those of a foetus of just over 32 weeks gestation, which is also thought to have breathed. Experts are reportedly working to determine whether the child's death occurred during childbirth or was a miscarriage.
Forensic Examination
Pathologists are also seeking to determine when the baby died, with the date of death possibly as long ago as two decades. Police are said to be taking statements from family members and neighbours as part of their ongoing investigation.
Investigators are also working to establish a link between the woman who owned the freezer and the deceased child. DNA samples taken from close relatives could determine the genetic trace and clarify this point, as well as whether there is a biological link with the family.
The investigation, ordered by the Ourense courts, is ongoing.
