Late-term fetus found in pond in Leesburg, VA, sparks police investigation; Virginia Safe Haven laws emphasized.

A late-term fetus was found in a pond in Leesburg, VA on March 11, sparking an investigation by the Leesburg Police Department. The fetus was taken to the state medical examiner's office for an autopsy. Police Chief Thea Pirnat expressed the situation as tragic and urged individuals with information to come forward, with assurances of confidentiality. The Police Department emphasized the importance of Virginia's Safe Haven laws, which allow the anonymous and safe surrender of newborns.

March 12, 2024
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