1989 "Baby John Doe" case closed after identifying family; no charges due to statute of limitations.
The Kenosha County Sheriff's Department has closed the 1989 case of "Baby John Doe," a newborn found dead beneath a bridge, after a DNA match identified his family. Initially unidentifiable, the case reopened in 2015, leading to the exhumation of remains for DNA evidence in 2016. Despite confirming the child's next of kin in August 2022, no charges will be filed due to the statute of limitations. Authorities highlighted the Safe Haven law for abandoning newborns safely.
October 03, 2024
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