An investigation is underway in Pennsylvania after a baby was found buried in a backyard several months following a teenager reportedly taking abortion-inducing medication obtained online. The teen had sought the medication after being informed she could not undergo the procedure. The Susquehanna Regional Police Department (SRPD) looked into the discovery of the fetus in the yard of an East Donegal Township residence. The remains were found in an advanced state of decomposition, according to Coroner Dr. Stephen Diamantoni. The investigation began when a witness informed SRPD officers on March 6 about the incident. The witness claimed that the teen, after testing positive for pregnancy in April 2024, was denied an abortion at a clinic due to the advanced stage of the pregnancy. The teen and her mother later procured abortion-inducing medication online. The teen reportedly confirmed to a friend that the fetus had been expelled after taking the medication. Subsequently, the fetus was buried after being kept in a container for a few weeks. The cause of death was determined to be extreme prematurity prior to viability. No arrests had been made as of the latest report.
