Key facts
- The remains of 32 unborn babies were found buried in a garden in southeastern Poland.
- A 57-year-old pathologist, Magdalena H., has been arrested.
- The suspect allegedly took the fetuses from a hospital for scientific experiments.
- Medical waste and items, including microscope slides, were also found at the property.
- Prosecutors are investigating charges of desecration of human remains and unlawful disposal of medical waste.
In a disturbing incident in Poland, authorities discovered the remains of 32 unborn babies buried in a garden in Lutoryż, a village near Rzeszow. The property previously belonged to a 57-year-old pathologist, identified by Polish media as Magdalena H., who has since been arrested.
Investigators are examining whether the suspect acted alone and if other burial sites may exist. According to reports, the fetal remains were allegedly taken from a hospital for scientific experiments. The suspect reportedly told investigators that during the COVID-19 pandemic, she removed deceased fetuses from a hospital and conducted medical research on them at her home before burying the remains.
Authorities also recovered various medical items from the site, including tubes, containers, microscope slides, and documents believed to be linked to hospital records. Prosecutors are investigating potential offenses related to the desecration of human remains and the unlawful disposal of hazardous medical waste, with the most serious charge carrying a maximum prison sentence of up to 12 years.