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Berlin Prosecutors Confirm Homicide in Newborn's Death in Gropiusstadt

The newborn girl was found early Sunday morning, with evidence pointing to third-party involvement; authorities continue to search for the unidentified mother.

Einsatzkräfte der Polizei stehen hinter einer Absperrung an einem Weg in Neukölln, wo ein Polizist am frühen Morgen einen toten Säugling gefunden hat.
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Overview

  • The body of a newborn girl was discovered by a police officer around 5 a.m. on Sunday near Pferdehof stables in Berlin's Gropiusstadt neighborhood.
  • Prosecutors have classified the death as a homicide, confirming the baby was born alive and subsequently killed, with clear indications of third-party involvement.
  • Toxicology and forensic analyses are ongoing to determine the exact cause of death, with results expected in the coming days or weeks.
  • The baby's mother remains unidentified, and authorities have appealed to the public for information but clarified she is not currently considered a suspect.
  • Residents have laid flowers and candles at the site, while police used drones and Red Cross search dogs to gather evidence and witness accounts.