Mother Of Newborn Found In Martha's Vineyard Trash May Be At Risk: DA

ROCHESTER, MA — The investigation into the remains of a newborn girl found at a recycling facility in Massachusetts have turned toward finding the mother of the girl, who officials believe could be in danger.

The remains of a newborn girl were recently found at a recycling facility in Rochester, Mass. State police have determined that the trash collection she was found in likely originated in Martha's Vineyard.

Now, officials are turning to the public for help in finding the mother.

"The investigation to date suggests that the health and welfare of the mother may be at risk. Identifying her as soon as possible is of paramount importance and urgency," Cape and Islands District Attorney Robert Galibois said.

The girl’s mother or father may live on, have ties to, or recently have traveled to Martha’s Vineyard, officials said.

The newborn’s remains were discovered on Thursday by employees at Zero Waste Solutions. The baby was within an assortment of trash that appears to have originated from Martha’s Vineyard and was shipped to that facility for disposal.

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has begun a post-mortem examination of the baby. Results from that examination, which is ongoing, are not being released at this time, officials said

"Anyone who has any information about the possible identity of this baby girl or her parents is urged to contact Trooper Dustin Shaw of the State Police Detective Unit for the Cape and Islands at at 508-790-5799," they added.