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Fetal Remains Discovered in Badalona Apartment Under Police Investigation

Authorities are awaiting autopsy results to determine gestational age and cause of death as they assess potential legal implications.

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Imagen de archivo de un agente de los Mossos d'Esquadra

Overview

  • The Mossos d'Esquadra found a fetus in an apartment in the Bonavista neighborhood of Badalona on April 16, 2025.
  • A formal investigation has been launched, with forensic examiners tasked with conducting an autopsy to determine gestational age and cause of death.
  • Police have identified and questioned the mother, whose testimony will be considered alongside forensic findings.
  • Investigators are assessing whether the case falls within Spain's legal abortion framework or warrants criminal proceedings.
  • Additional factors being examined include whether the incident was a voluntary abortion, an accidental miscarriage, or due to other circumstances such as a domestic accident.