A 19-year-old woman has been indicted on attempted murder charges after her newborn baby was found abandoned in a forest near Wittelsheim, France, according to local media reports. The infant was discovered naked with the umbilical cord still wrapped around its neck, according to reporting from Midi Libre and France 3 Régions.
- Defendant: 19-year-old female
- Charge: Attempted murder
- Location: Forest near Wittelsheim, Haut-Rhin (near Mulhouse), France
- Condition of Infant: Found naked with umbilical cord around the neck
Details of the Infant’s Discovery
The newborn was located in a wooded area in the Haut-Rhin region, according to reports from L’Alsace and CNews. Authorities noted that the infant was found naked and in a precarious state, specifically with the umbilical cord encircling the child’s neck, according to Midi Libre.
Legal Proceedings and Alleged Motives
Following the discovery, investigators identified the mother, a 19-year-old woman, who has since been placed under formal investigation for attempted murder, according to France 3 Régions. Reports from Le Parisien indicate that the pregnancy was unwanted, a factor that has emerged during the ongoing legal process.
