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France Arrests Woman After Two Newborns Found in Home Freezer

Prosecutors say the woman hid the pregnancies for years.

Overview

  • Gendarmes found two newborns in a laundry-room freezer in Aillevillers-et-Lyaumont after a family member alerted police to one body.
  • The 50-year-old was arrested near Paris and told investigators she gave birth at home, then immediately wrapped and placed the infants in the freezer.
  • Investigators estimate the births occurred between 2011 and 2018, and forensic autopsies were conducted Friday to determine timing and cause of death.
  • Authorities report she concealed the pregnancies from relatives and friends, and forensic psychologists will evaluate her mental state.
  • She faces suspicion of murdering a minor under 15, which can carry a life sentence in France, while her partner remains in custody without charges and maintains he knew nothing.