ORMOC CITY-A lifeless newborn male infant was discovered in a grassy area of the Sky City Project in Barangay San Andres, Catbalogan City on Sunday, March 23, at around 1 pm.
According to an initial police investigation, a man identified only as “Edgar” was walking through the area when he noticed a shoe box discarded in the shrubbery. Curious about its contents, he opened the box and was shocked to find the lifeless body of a newborn baby.
The infant was wearing a disposable diaper but had no upper garment and was wrapped in a cloth.
“Edgar” immediately reported the gruesome discovery to barangay officials, who then contacted the local police to conduct an investigation.
The Catbalogan City Police Station (CPS) has launched a follow-up probe to determine the circumstances surrounding the infant’s death and to identify those responsible.
Meanwhile, the Samar Provincial Forensic Unit has been called in to process the scene for further evidence.
(ROBERT DEJON)
