Humans remains found in Polish village, estimation over 30 bodies
Euronews.com • • world
Key Points:
- Human foetal remains and medical waste, including paraffin blocks and microscope slides, were discovered on private land in Lutoryż, near Rzeszów, previously owned by a pathologist, sparking public outrage.
- Investigators have secured around 30 sets of foetal remains, but final identification and the exact number require specialist testing; work on the property will continue into next week.
- The Regional Prosecutor's Office is investigating the case for desecration of corpses and illegal storage of hazardous waste, with potential penalties ranging from two to twelve years in prison.
- Magdalena H., a 57-year-old woman and former owner of the property, was detained for questioning but was hospitalized after feeling unwell before she could be interviewed by investigators.
- Media reports suggest the remains may have originated from pathological examinations or possibly hospital material taken during the COVID-19 pandemic, but these claims are still under investigation.