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Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Scottish Sun
‘Mummified' baby found at dry cleaners wrapped in dirty laundry from funeral home as cops probe ‘disturbing' mystery
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MUMMIFIED baby wrapped in dirty laundry was found by a horrified employee at a dry cleaner. Cops have now launched a probe to investigate the sickening ordeal and figure out how the baby was shipped with soiled linens to a cleaning facility in Louisiana. 3 A mummified baby was found wrapped in dirty clothes at a dry cleaner Credit: Local 12 3 Cops rushed to the chilling scene at Alsco Uniforms Credit: Local 12 3 The shipment was received from Golden Gate Funeral Home, in Dallas, Texas Credit: Local 12 The embalmed infant was tragically stillborn earlier this month on May 3 in Dallas. But in a haunting twist, the baby's remains were wrapped in worn clothes and accidentally sent to another state. The nightmarish mix-up occurred despite the baby having had a funeral on May 17 at Golden Gate Funeral Home & Crematory. Cops said the linens which were holding the corpse were sent from this same funeral home. READ MORE US NEWS MUM'S PAIN Mom elephant spends 5HRS trying to rescue dead baby calf trapped under lorry Preliminary findings indicate that the child's remains were somehow mistakenly transported along with dirty linens to Alsco Uniforms, in Shreveport. Local cops said the harrowing discovery was made on early Tuesday morning, at around 5:30am. The employee who first found the tot was seemingly unaware of the fact that they had uncovered a human baby at first. They reportedly believed the disturbing find was a doll wrapped in linen. The local Violent Crimes Unit was immediately dispatched to the scene in the 500 block of Hollywood Avenue. Authorities are currently investigating how the remains were misplaced, and whether any parties were aware of the horrifying error. Driver who took 'at least 20 lines of cocaine' before killing girl, 3, in horror tram crash is jailed Shreveport Police Chief Wayne Smith said: "This is a deeply distressing situation. "Our thoughts are with the family of the child as this investigation unfolds." Local cops ruled out foul play for the time being, but this could change as the probe goes on. In February, a teenager was arrested after she threw her newborn baby out of a hotel window. The baby plummeted 30ft to his death in the senseless killing. American Mia McQuillin, 18, was charged with "child homicide" after her baby boy from the second floor of the Ibis Styles hotel in Paris just moments after he was born. The Oregon student was reportedly on a study trip to the French capital with fellow US students, before she allegedly threw her baby from the window with the umbilical cord still attached.
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- The Irish Sun
‘Mummified' baby found at dry cleaners wrapped in dirty laundry from funeral home as cops probe ‘disturbing' mystery
A MUMMIFIED baby wrapped in dirty laundry was found by a horrified employee at a dry cleaner. Cops have now launched a probe to investigate the sickening ordeal and figure out how the baby was shipped with soiled linens to a cleaning facility in Louisiana. Advertisement 3 A mummified baby was found wrapped in dirty clothes at a dry cleaner Credit: Local 12 3 Cops rushed to the chilling scene at Alsco Uniforms Credit: Local 12 3 The shipment was received from Golden Gate Funeral Home, in Dallas, Texas Credit: Local 12 The embalmed infant was But in a haunting twist, the The nightmarish mix-up occurred despite the baby having had a funeral on May 17 at Golden Gate Funeral Home & Crematory. Cops said the linens which were holding the corpse were sent from this same funeral home. Advertisement READ MORE WORLD NEWS Preliminary findings indicate that the Local cops said the Tuesday morning , at around 5:30am. The employee who first found the tot was seemingly unaware of the fact that they had uncovered a human baby at first. They reportedly believed the disturbing find was a doll wrapped in linen. Advertisement Most read in The US Sun The local Violent Crimes Unit was immediately dispatched to the scene in the 500 block of Hollywood Avenue. Authorities are currently investigating how the remains were misplaced, and whether any parties were aware of the horrifying error. Driver who took 'at least 20 lines of cocaine' before killing girl, 3, in horror tram crash is jailed Shreveport Police Chief Wayne Smith said: "This is a deeply distressing situation. "Our thoughts are with the family of the child as this investigation unfolds." Advertisement Local cops ruled out foul play for the time being, but this could change as the probe goes on. In February, a teenager was arrested after she The baby plummeted 30ft to his death in the senseless killing. American Mia McQuillin, 18, was charged with "child homicide" after her baby boy from the second floor of the Ibis Styles hotel in Advertisement The
Yahoo
6 days ago
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- Yahoo
Chief Smith speaks about the city's dropping crime rate
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – The police chief discussed his team's efforts to reduce the city's crime rate. Chief Wayne Smith answered questions candidly to during a special, in-depth interview conducted at the newly announced substation site in Cedar Grove neighborhood. Chief Smith stated that under his administration, with the assistance of the city council and Mayor Tom Arceneaux, the city's violent crime rate is decreasing. He said the role of the substation will also help curb crime by creating a safe place for the community and allowing neighbors to get to know their local patrol officers in a friendly way. More Salute the Badge 'The actual building will be right where we are standing now. We are so excited about it because of all the possibilities that it could bring to this community. It will allow us to be more embedded in the community. The officers who will stationed here will be officers that actually work in this surrounding community,' Smith said. Join us next Wednesday night on Fox 33 at 9 p.m. and NBC 6 at 10 p.m. to watch the in-depth Salute the Badge story of Chief Smith, how he brought crime down in the City of Shreveport, his law enforcement background, and how he's training the next generation of officers to tackle a new frontier of community policing. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Yahoo
Shreveport police respond to armed person downtown
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — At 1:49 p.m., Shreveport Police responded to a call for an armed person. The Caddo 911 website shows 21 Shreveport Police Department units on scene near the intersection of Marshall and Crockett streets. Police response started at 13 units and has grown to 21. Shreveport Police Chief Wayne Smith and Louisiana State Police are on scene. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Yahoo
Bossier Fallen Officer Memorial honors officers and their families
BOSSIER CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Police departments across northwest Louisiana unite to honor fallen officers during the Bossier Fallen Officer Memorial annual event. The community came together to pay homage to law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice. The annual peace officers memorial ceremony brought together families and law enforcement agencies for a heartfelt tribute, honoring men and women who gave their lives. 'I'm just, I'm just so humble, for the families that turned out today to give respect to the fallen officers who have lost their lives in the call of duty,' said Chief Wayne Smith. This year's ceremony took place inside the Bossier City Civic Center, where officers from across north Louisiana stood in unity. La. veteran gifted service dog and $5,000 grant 'Quite a few of them I had the opportunity to work with side by side in our mission to make our city safe. So today is a very touching, a very heartfelt moment for me.' said Chief Wayne Smith. This day is personal for Mark Hutchison, whose son, Trey, was killed in the line of duty in 2004. 'It's very special and we don't miss it, and they honor everybody equally and for their sacrifice,' said Mark Hutchison. The Bossier City law enforcement memorial serves as a powerful reminder that their service and sacrifice will never be forgotten. 'All the officers that show up here that are still on the job, that at any time I have to make that sacrifice,' said Mark Hutchison. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
