A dark secret has been unearthed in the life of a former Kentucky beauty queen, as she stands accused of a truly harrowing crime. Mackenzie Seymour, a 22-year-old who once held the title of Miss Bluegrass Festival, is now at the centre of a devastating investigation after the body of her newborn son was discovered concealed in a trash can.
The grim discovery was made not by strangers, but within the confines of her own family home in Mount Washington. According to Bullitt County court documents, the infant's body was found on September 9th, wrapped in a blanket and hidden inside a bin liner. The location of the discovery—a bathroom trash can—has sent shockwaves through the local community.
Authorities were alerted to the situation, leading to a complex investigation. Seymour initially claimed to family members that she had suffered a miscarriage. However, a subsequent autopsy conducted by the Kentucky Medical Examiner’s Office delivered a gut-wrenching verdict: the baby was a full-term newborn who had breathed and possessed a separate existence from his mother before his tragic death.
This critical finding elevated the case to a potential homicide. The exact cause of the infant's death remains undetermined and is pending further investigation, including toxicology and histological reports. This leaves a community and investigators grappling for answers amidst the tragedy.
Seymour was subsequently arrested and charged with concealing the birth of an infant, a Class D felony. She entered a plea of not guilty during her arraignment in Bullitt County District Court. The legal proceedings are set to continue, with a preliminary hearing scheduled for October 17th.
This case presents a deeply disturbing narrative of a young woman, once celebrated in her community, now facing serious legal consequences and the immense weight of a hidden tragedy coming to light.
