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No Charges for Boston Woman After Discovery of Four Babies in Freezer

Investigation concludes without charges due to complexities and the mother's cognitive condition.

Overview

  • Four deceased infants found in a Boston apartment freezer in 2022, sparking a complex investigation.
  • Medical examiners unable to determine if the infants were born alive or the duration they were frozen.
  • The mother, diagnosed with Alzheimer's, exhibited confusion and inability to provide clear information.
  • DNA tests confirmed the infants were siblings; their father, who died in 2011, was also identified.
  • Legal and ethical considerations, including the mother's mental state, influenced the decision not to prosecute.