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Thursday, November 20, 2025 10:23PM

Investigation into fetus found in plastic bag in Brooklyn

Anthony Carlo has the breaking details in Canarsie.

CANARSIE, Brooklyn (WABC) — An investigation is underway after the remains of fetus were found in a black bag in a pile of leaves in Brooklyn on Thursday.

Police are estimating the baby boy was pretty far along, about 5-7 months into the gestational period.

The remains were discovered around 11 a.m. Thursday between two buildings in the Bay View Houses on 102nd Street.

Police sources say a 911 caller reported that a fetus had been discarded in a garbage bag on the NYCHA complex property.

Those who live in the complex say they are shocked and saddened by the discovery.

Few other details were released.

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