YUMA, AZ – In a tragic discovery that has left the community in shock, a motel employee at a Best Western on Castle Dome Avenue stumbled upon the body of a newborn boy in a trash can. The incident was reported to the authorities shortly before 11 a.m. on Thursday, prompting an immediate response from local police.
Upon arriving at the scene, officers were directed to an outdoor trash bin where the infant’s body was found. Investigators believe the baby was discarded sometime between 10 p.m. Wednesday and 10 a.m. Thursday, a timeline that has become a focal point in their ongoing investigation.
The heartbreaking discovery has left the Yuma community reeling, with many residents expressing disbelief and sorrow over the incident. “It’s hard to imagine how something like this could happen,” said a local resident who wished to remain anonymous. “It’s just devastating.”
Currently, no suspects have been identified or detained in connection with the case. The Yuma Police Department has urged anyone with information that could aid in the investigation to come forward. Authorities are particularly interested in any witnesses who might have seen suspicious activity in the area during the specified timeframe.
Community leaders are calling for vigilance and cooperation from the public to help solve the case. Meanwhile, investigators are meticulously reviewing surveillance footage from the motel and nearby businesses to gather clues that might lead them to the person responsible.
This grim incident has also sparked a conversation about the need for more awareness and resources for new parents who might be in crisis. Local organizations are emphasizing the importance of safe haven laws and other support systems that are available to parents who feel they cannot care for a newborn.
As the investigation continues, the Yuma Police Department is committed to uncovering the truth behind this tragedy and bringing justice for the infant boy. They are hopeful that with the community’s help, they will be able to piece together the events that led to this heartbreaking discovery.