Incident
Construction workers conducting earthworks in Lutoryż, southeastern Poland, discovered medical waste in a garden, which prosecutors later identified as the bodies of 32 fetuses.
"Construction workers unearthed what appeared to be medical waste, later confirmed as the remains of 32 fetuses."
Investigation
- The former property owner, a 57-year-old pathologist, was arrested in Zamość, approximately 2.5 hours away.
- The suspect allegedly told police she conducted medical research on the fetuses after removing them from a hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic, then placed the remains in bags and buried them.
- Police also found microscope slides, tubes, containers, and documents believed to be hospital records on the property.
Authorities are investigating whether other individuals were involved and suspect there may be additional burial sites.
Legal Status
- The pathologist faces charges of desecration of human remains and illegal disposal of hazardous or medical waste.
- The maximum penalty is 12 years in prison.
- Police are investigating whether other individuals were involved and suspect there may be additional burial sites.