Body of Newborn Found in Trash Bag in Loire Prompts Murder Investigation

Authorities in Roanne have reclassified the case as the murder of a minor after an autopsy revealed the baby was born viable.

A jogger discovered the body of a newborn in a black trash bag near a canal in Mably, Loire, on December 30, 2024.
Initial autopsy results confirmed the baby was a full-term male and had no malformations, indicating he was born viable.
The investigation, initially focused on determining the cause of death, has now been reclassified as a murder inquiry involving a minor under 15 years old.
Authorities have launched an appeal for witnesses to help identify the baby and uncover the circumstances surrounding his death.
Police are seeking any information on the presence of the black trash bag or the abandonment of the body near the canal.