Authorities in Machiques de Perijá have arrested a woman following the discovery of her newborn daughter’s body, according to local media reports. The infant was found buried in a bag after being detected by dogs, leading to the intervention of the Scientific, Criminal and Criminalistic Investigation Corps (Cicpc).
Details of the Investigation in Zulia
The arrest took place in the Zulia region after investigators linked the woman to the death of her neonate. According to reports, the woman suffocated her daughter immediately after giving birth. She then placed the infant’s body inside a bag and buried it in an attempt to conceal the crime.
The situation came to light when dogs discovered the remains, alerting authorities to the burial site. Following the discovery, the Cicpc moved to apprehend the suspect in Machiques de Perijá.
Legal Action and Arrest
The suspect is currently in custody after being detained for causing the death of her child. Local reports indicate that the Cicpc handled the capture and the subsequent recovery of the body. The case has been flagged by multiple regional outlets as a harrowing incident within the community.
