Baby found under floor in 19th-century house was killed with twine, UK inquest concludes
Summary
A baby’s skeleton was found under the floor of an old house in Bishop Auckland, UK. An inquest concluded the baby was unlawfully killed with twine around his neck, but the exact cause of death and identity remain unknown.Key Facts
- The baby, called Baby Auckland, was found wrapped in over 100-year-old newspaper during house renovations in July 2024.
- The twine was looped and knotted three times around the baby’s neck.
- Carbon dating showed the baby died sometime between the 17th century and 1955, with the newspaper dated June 1910.
- Forensic tests and DNA investigations did not identify the baby or any relatives.
- The baby was about 38-40 weeks old at death, but it is unclear if he was stillborn or lived briefly.
- No clear signs of trauma or disease were found on the skeleton.
- Police made a public appeal for information, but little evidence was found.
- Baby Auckland was buried in April 2024 at a local cemetery.
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