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Teen Couple’s Desperate Acts and Bury Newborn

 



A newborn baby boy, born to underage parents, was found buried in a garden, with authorities unable to determine whether he was stillborn or died after birth. On April 2, State Coroner Adam Nakhoda declared an open verdict, meaning the cause of death could not be conclusively established due to the decomposed state of the infant’s remains.

The case revealed a tragic sequence of events involving two teenagers—a 15-year-old girl and her 14-year-old boyfriend—who conceived the child in 2021 while they were classmates in secondary school. Due to their young ages, a gag order was imposed to protect their identities.

A Relationship That Turned Tragic

The couple began dating in May 2020 and engaged in unprotected sex in the boy’s bedroom, as he found it difficult to buy condoms due to his age. When the girl discovered she was pregnant, the pair attempted multiple dangerous methods to terminate the pregnancy, including:

  • Inserting a clothes hanger into her body,
  • Taking abortion pills,
  • The boy punching and kneeing her abdomen in an effort to induce a miscarriage.

Despite these attempts, the girl went into labour in June 2021 and gave birth alone in her bedroom, with the boy on a video call. According to both teens, the baby did not cry or move after birth, leading them to believe he was stillborn.

A Secret Burial & Eventual Discovery

The girl wrapped the infant in newspaper and hid him in her cabinet for two days before burying him in her family’s garden. She later admitted to visiting the burial spot to grieve in secret.

The couple broke up in March 2022, and a month later, the girl’s mother noticed her withdrawn behaviour. After questioning, the girl confessed, prompting her mother to alert the police.

Legal Consequences for the Teen Parents

In February 2024, the boy was sentenced to 21 months of supervised probation for having underage sex and instigating the burial of their child. The girl received a conditional warning for her involvement.

An Open Verdict & Unanswered Questions

Due to the advanced decomposition of the baby’s remains, forensic experts could not determine if he was stillborn or died shortly after birth. While the parents claimed he was stillborn, State Coroner Nakhoda noted that the evidence was inconclusive.

The case has sparked discussions about:

  • Teen pregnancy and sex education in schools,
  • Access to safe abortion and contraception for minors,
  • The psychological impact on underage parents,
  • Legal and ethical dilemmas in similar cases.

A Call for Better Support Systems

This tragedy highlights the urgent need for better guidance for young people regarding reproductive health, consent, and crisis support. Experts argue that early intervention and confidential counselling could prevent such desperate actions in the future.

The infant’s fate remains unresolved, but the case serves as a harsh reminder of the consequences when vulnerable teens are left without proper support.


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