Unidentified: Baby boy found dead in dumpster 31 years ago

Infant found on April 18, 1992

An infant was found dead in a dumpster on April 18, 1992, and he remains unidentified. (NamUs)

DETROIT – A baby boy was found dead in a dumpster 31 years ago and he still has not been identified.

The infant was found on April 18, 1992. He is described as Black and was 1′5′' tall and weighed 11 pounds.

Anyone with information should contact the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-1800. The case number is HF 92-218.


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