Two Mossos d’Esquadra officers arrested a woman this Tuesday in connection with a troubling case in Lleida, where a 22-year-old woman gave birth and a baby was found dead in an apartment in the Lleida district on June 29. Local authorities confirmed the incident and moved quickly to secure the scene as investigators began gathering evidence in the wake of the discovery.
According to RTVE Catalunya, the autopsy report concluded that the baby was born alive and died shortly afterward, with indications that the infant’s death may involve intentional harm. The report also notes signs suggesting culpability by someone close to the case, underscoring the seriousness of the findings as authorities pursue further clarity on the sequence of events.
Prior to the discovery, the young mother had been taken to Arnau de Vilanova Hospital for treatment related to bleeding. Following the preliminary autopsy results, an investigative court in Lleida opened proceedings on July 4, resulting in the arrest of the woman, who is expected to be referred to the court in the coming days. The developments mark a rapid escalation in a case that has stunned the local community and drawn national attention.
It was the prisoner’s mother-in-law who located the baby, who resided with the couple at the address in question. Sources close to the case indicate the infant was found in a bag in the bathroom and was taken to the emergency department, where medical staff assessed the newborn’s condition. The investigation continues as authorities seek to establish the precise circumstances surrounding the birth and the infant’s death and determine any involvement by parties connected to the household. (Source attribution: RTVE Catalunya)