Berlin, July 9, 2026 – A tragic discovery was made in Berlin-Lichterfelde when a deceased infant was found in a backyard. Following an intensive investigation, a juvenile suspect has been identified, believed to be the mother of the deceased child.
Juvenile Suspect Identified as Mother, Reportedly 14 Years Old
According to Alan Bauer, spokesperson for the Berlin public prosecutor’s office, the identified juvenile is, based on current information, the mother of the infant. Citing privacy protection, the authorities have not officially disclosed the suspect’s age. However, consistent media reports, including those from the German Press Agency, indicate that the mother is reportedly 14 years old.
Following police procedures, the juvenile was transported to a hospital to receive necessary medical attention.
Discovery of the Infant and Initial Findings
The lifeless body of the baby was discovered on Wednesday morning, around 9:35 AM, on a lawn within a high-rise housing complex on Réaumurstraße. An alert resident made the grim discovery and immediately notified the police and fire department.
Emergency medical services, upon arrival, could only confirm the infant’s death. A police spokesperson informed the “Tagesspiegel” that the child was likely only a few hours old, at most one day, and still had its umbilical cord attached.
Investigation Underway to Determine Cause of Death and Circumstances
The exact circumstances surrounding the infant’s death and how it came to be at the discovery site in the so-called Thermometersiedlung remain unknown. The homicide commission and the public prosecutor’s office have launched a comprehensive investigation to shed light on these critical questions.
The initial report on this incident was issued on July 9, 2026, at 11:09 AM, and was updated at 2:51 PM.
Further details regarding this ongoing investigation will be released as they become available.
