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Body of Five-Month-Old Infant Found in Rome Park with Signs of Trauma

Authorities have opened a homicide inquiry to determine the circumstances of the baby’s death.

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Overview

  • A group of passersby discovered the infant’s body concealed among underbrush in Villa Doria Pamphilj park on the afternoon of June 7.
  • Preliminary examination by forensic experts estimated the child’s age at about five months.
  • Medical officials noted signs of trauma on the baby’s right arm and hand.
  • Police, carabinieri and forensic teams were deployed immediately and launched a homicide investigation.
  • Investigators have no leads on the infant’s parents and are working to locate them.