The decomposing remains of a baby were discovered in a wooded area in Kansas City Saturday prompting an immediate investigation.
Police responded to the scene near the intersection of East 41st and Pitman Road at around 8 p.m. and met with the tipster who found the body and made the 911 call.
The person helped officers find the remains and it was determined that the baby was dead for some time.
The advanced state of decomposition prevented investigators from specifying the baby's age.
“It's hard not, you know, not knowing the full story is hard. I know every one of these investigators wants to know what happened and what led to this, whatever the explanation is. We pray that someone didn't intentionally hurt this baby,” Sgt. Jake Becchina said.
Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact the Homicide Unit at 816-234-5043 or the anonymous hotline TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS.
