"Beneath an ash tree in a snow-covered park, a tiny soiled bundle stood out against the gleaming white. A passing dog stopped in its tracks, sniffing at the dirt-covered fabric. Its owner stepped closer then halted, horrified, and called 999. The first police officers at the scene carefully inspected the unusual object but had identified it within minutes: it was a little baby, frozen and decomposing in the first snow of winter."
"At first, officers had nothing to identify the tiny infant. She was days old at most when she died, police believe, though she may have been stillborn. Her body was so decomposed it was impossible to say initially whether she was a girl or boy. Alongside a team of about 20 detectives, experts in dental and bone analysis, botany, anthropology and archaeology have learned gradually more about Ava's tragically short life."
A newborn infant was discovered decomposing and frozen beneath an ash tree in a snow-covered park after a passing dog alerted its owner. Emergency services and police identified the tiny body within minutes and treated the case as a major-incident investigation. Forensic examination indicates the infant was likely full term at 38 to 39 weeks and may have been stillborn. A multidisciplinary team including dental, bone, botany, anthropology and archaeology experts conducted analyses to learn about the infant's origins and condition. Police suspect a concealed pregnancy and continue to follow leads to trace the parents despite decomposition limiting identification.
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