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Seraphim Classics angel with scroll "Anno Domini 2000" on wooden pedestal
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Seraphim Classics angel holding a cross and lillies, plays "Wind Beneath My Wings"
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Angel, as this Jane would come to be called, was the fourth newborn found in the Mississippi River (in that region of Minnesota) in 12 years, two were brother and sister separated by 4 years. It's believed that she may have been put in the river the same day she was found, but no solid theory on how she came to be in the river was ever released (from the shore, by boat, etc.). The man who found Angel's remains said that he didn't recall seeing the bag in the water when they passed through that area an hour prior, and that he didn't believe that the bag could have floated that far out in such a short period if it had come from the shoreline.
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Recently born Skull fracture, unknown when this occurred 20" long 6lbs Brown hair In April 2012, Baby Angel was finally laid to rest, with more than 150 people attending the service. The front pew, normally reserved for the family, was left empty while the rest of the church was packed with those who wished to send her off with love that she never had a chance to experience in life. Deputies from the Winona County Sheriff's Department served as honorary pallbearers, showing her the respect and care she deserved. |
My Two Cents
In all honesty, these types of stories have a certain way of breaking your heart that leaves you confused, angry, sad and determined. Any loss of life is sad, especially those who died "before their time", but these babies...they never even had a chance. Almost as soon they were brought into the world, they were taken from it, and by someone who was given the opportunity to care for and love them, the chance to hand the baby over to someone who would find a loving home, the ability to seek help for a helpless new life. There is no justification for the death of these babies, and there has yet to be justice.
In a time when Safe Haven laws provide mothers with a way to give their baby a chance to grow up, it's even more disheartening to still see babies being killed and dumped like this. This Jane's case isn't about who she was, really, but who gave birth to her, who killed her, and who dumped her in the river. She didn't have a name, a family looking for her, or a life story. But she could have, and whoever took that away needs to be identified. This sweet baby's identity was given to her by people who cared for her, who have done their best to close her case, who made sure she had a proper burial, who have mourned the loss of her life, and who have a permanent place in their heart for her.
If 4 dead newborns dumped in the same river, in the same state, aren't enough of a wake-up call, I don't know what will be.
In a time when Safe Haven laws provide mothers with a way to give their baby a chance to grow up, it's even more disheartening to still see babies being killed and dumped like this. This Jane's case isn't about who she was, really, but who gave birth to her, who killed her, and who dumped her in the river. She didn't have a name, a family looking for her, or a life story. But she could have, and whoever took that away needs to be identified. This sweet baby's identity was given to her by people who cared for her, who have done their best to close her case, who made sure she had a proper burial, who have mourned the loss of her life, and who have a permanent place in their heart for her.
If 4 dead newborns dumped in the same river, in the same state, aren't enough of a wake-up call, I don't know what will be.
Emily
True crime, cold case, long-term missing/unidentified, and all things mystery. I've always been interested, but now I'm involved in the search.
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