May 30, 2024

Investigation continues after body of newborn found in northwest Missouri

Posted May 30, 2024 1:00 PM

MARYVILLE, Mo. (AP) — Police continue investigating after the body of a newborn infant was found at a recreation area in northwest Missouri.

The body of the newborn was found Saturday at Mozingo Lake Recreation Park in Maryville. Police Chief Mike Stolte said in a news release that a park employee found the remains while performing routine maintenance in a remote area of the park.

Police said the cause of death has not been determined. No additional information has been released.