Authorities in southeastern Massachusetts said they found the remains of an infant girl on Thursday at a recycling center north of Martha’s Vineyard.
According to a news release from the Massachusetts State Police, the remains of the newborn were found by employees at the facility in Rochester. Troopers said the infant was found in a trash collection that appeared to originate at Martha’s Vineyard and was sent to Rochester for disposal.
Authorities believe the mother of the infant either lives, recently visited or has a connection to Martha’s Vineyard, WFTX-TV reported.
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has begun a post-mortem examination of the child, according to state police. Results have not been released.
The investigation is ongoing, police said.
