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Mother Arrested After Two Newborns Found in Freezer

2/13/2026

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Summary

Story summary

A woman in her fifties was arrested in Boulogne-Billancourt after two newborns were found dead in a freezer in Aillevillers-et-Lyaumont.
Authorities believe the infants were born between 2011 and 2018.
The woman confessed to hiding her pregnancies and giving birth at home.
She placed the infants in the freezer immediately after birth.
A relative discovered one body, prompting police to locate a second.

History

Historical Context

In 2013, Fabienne Kabou was convicted of murdering her newborn daughter, Adélaïde, after concealing her pregnancy. This case reflects ongoing societal issues in France regarding unplanned pregnancies, with approximately 12,000 infants abandoned annually. Such incidents highlight the urgent need for improved support systems and awareness to address the stigma surrounding motherhood and prevent similar tragedies.

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Story summary

A woman in her fifties was arrested in Boulogne-Billancourt after two newborns were found dead in a freezer in Aillevillers-et-Lyaumont.
Authorities believe the infants were born between 2011 and 2018.
The woman confessed to hiding her pregnancies and giving birth at home.
She placed the infants in the freezer immediately after birth.
A relative discovered one body, prompting police to locate a second.

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