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Re: BABY THERESA: UF, 0-12 Months, found in a garbage bag in the
woods - 29 April 2009
By: Akoya Date: August 16, 2020, 9:53 am
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5 years later: Who is mother of Baby Theresa, found in garbage
bag?
POSTED 10:35 AM, APRIL 28, 2014, BY MIKE LOWE, UPDATED AT
08:03PM, APRIL 28, 2014
THERESA (WITI) -- Tuesday, April 29th marks the fifth
anniversary since the body of a newborn girl was found in a
garbage bag in the woods in the Town of Theresa. Since the
discovery of "Baby Theresa," many leads have been exhausted and
the mother of the child has yet to be identified.
According to Dodge County Medical Examiner P.J. Schoebel,
“Autopsy findings indicated that Baby Theresa was a full term
infant, weighing eight pounds and 20½ inches in length who had
suffered no trauma which would have resulted in her death. In
addition a complete toxicology screen was performed and was
negative for any drugs in her system."
The Dodge County Medical Examiner has changed the manner of
death in this case -- saying the baby is no longer thought to
have been killed. Now, investigators believe this to be a "fetal
demise" -- and say Baby Theresa was a stillborn.
Baby Theresa was found on Lone Road less than one mile from
State Highway 175 and less than three miles from U.S. 41 (across
from the Theresa Marsh).
The investigation ruled out the possibility that residents close
to where Baby Theresa was found were related to her.
The Wisconsin State Crime Lab in Madison analyzed evidence
recovered from the scene and identified what is believed to be a
DNA profile of the biological mother.
The DNA profile is being run through a national database of
convicted felons and sex offenders to look for a match.
A Jane Doe warrant for the crime of hiding a corpse has been
issued. The warrant alleviates any statute of limitations
requirements.
Members of the community came forward to support Baby Theresa
after she was found. The Lowell Cemetery Association provided a
cemetery plot so Baby Theresa could be laid to rest. Cornerstone
Funeral Home and community members donated money and items to
make the burial possible.
Detective Vickie Brugger has been investigating this case from
Day One.
"I remember it was late afternoon and my lieutenant called me
and said 'someone found a baby in a garbage bag in the woods up
by Theresa.' I'm pretty confident that no one who lives in the
immediate area was related to that child. This is no longer a
homicide investigation. This is truly trying to get closure for
the community. I really want closure in this case. It really
pulled at the heartstrings of the community," Brugger said.
Brugger says the focus is now on finding Baby Theresa's mother,
and learning why she left the baby alone in the woods.
"I believe, I truly believe there's someone out there that knows
the mother and they need to know that it's okay to come forward.
The mother is not going to prison for homicide by any means, and
it really would mean a lot to the community to bring some
closure to this case. Let's find out who mom is," Brugger said.
If anyone has any information about the identity of the
biological mother of Baby Theresa, you're urged to contact
Detective Vickie Brugger at 920-386-3715 or Medical Examiner PJ
Schoebel at 920-386-3941.
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Re: BABY THERESA: UF, 0-12 Months, found in a garbage bag in the
woods - 29 April 2009
By: Akoya Date: August 16, 2020, 9:54 am
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Re: BABY THERESA: UF, 0-12 Months, found in a garbage bag in the
woods - 29 April 2009
By: Akoya Date: August 16, 2020, 9:58 am
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Baby Theresa
Baby Theresa was an infant found deceased in 2009. An
unidentified suspect was seen in the area that the child was
found and may be linked to her death.
Baby Theresa
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Sex Female
Race White
Location Theresa, Wisconsin
Found April 29, 2009
Unidentified for 10 years
Postmortem interval 24 hours
Body condition Recognizable face
Age approximation 0
Height approximation 1'8
Weight approximation 8 pounds
Cause of death Undetermined
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Re: BABY THERESA: UF, 0-12 Months, found in a garbage bag in the
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By: Akoya Date: August 16, 2020, 9:59 am
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Re: BABY THERESA: UF, 0-12 Months, found in a garbage bag in the
woods - 29 April 2009
By: Akoya Date: August 16, 2020, 10:01 am
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Unsolved Cases
Baby Theresa Death Investigation
Media Release Update 7-3-09
The Dodge County Medical Examiner’s Office has ruled the death
of Infant Doe, “Baby Theresa” a Fetal Death. Autopsy findings
indicated that “Baby Theresa” was a full term female infant, 8
pounds, 20.5 inches in length, who had suffered no trauma which
would have resulted in her death. In addition, a toxicology
screen was completed and was negative for any drugs in the
infant’s system.
Anyone with information regarding the case is asked to call P.J.
Schoebel, Dodge County Medical Examiner at 920-386-3941 or by
paging him thru the Dodge County Dispatch Center at
920-386-3726.
Patrick J. Schoebel
Medical Examiner
Media Release Update 5-6-09
Dodge County Sheriff Department has identified a vehicle of
interest that was seen in the area where an unidentified newborn
was found in a garbage bag on April 29, 2009 near Lone Road in
the Town of Theresa
The vehicle of interest is a Dodge Shadow, possibly a 1993,
metallic blue in color with a black hood. Two persons were seen
in this vehicle. A witness who saw the vehicle worked with Dodge
County forensic sketch artist to compile a sketch composite of
the driver. It is unknown if the driver, represented in this
sketch, is a male or female.
Lead investigator, Det. Vickie Brugger asks for the public’s
assistance in identifying this vehicle and occupants stating,
“These persons may have witnessed something that could be
important in our efforts to identify Baby Theresa. I hope that
they will come forward and help in this investigation.”
Anyone with information on the identity of this vehicle or
driver are asked to contact the Dodge County Sheriff Department
at 920-386-3726, Det. Vickie Brugger at 920-386-3715, or WeTip
at 1-800-78-CRIME.
Artist sketch of person of interest
Information on Baby Theresa
On Wednesday, April 29, 2009 the Dodge County Sheriff’s
Department and the Dodge County Medical Examiner’s Office
responded to Lone Road, in the Township of Theresa and confirmed
that there was a new born baby abandoned in the woods inside of
a garbage bag. The baby was transported to the Fond du Lac
Medical Examiners Office where an autopsy was performed on April
30, 2009.
The baby is a girl, approximately 8 lbs, full-term, and appeared
very healthy. It is apparent that the biological mother sought
prenatal care or took care of herself during the pregnancy. At
this time, tests are still being conducted which will be used to
determine the cause of death for “Baby Theresa”. Authorities
have named the baby to provide her an identity, and are named
after the community closest to where Theresa was found, the
Village of Theresa.
There are grave concerns that the mother may be in dire
straights and needs immediate medical attention. Since time has
passed, the mother may be susceptible to infection if she does
not seek medical attention.
Authorities are working tirelessly to reunite her with her
family, (parents, grandparents, aunts/uncles) and provide her
with a respectful and dignified burial.
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to
contact the Dodge County Sheriff’s Department at (920) 386-3726,
the WeTip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME, or the Dodge County Medical
Examiner’s Office at (920) 386-3941.
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Re: BABY THERESA: UF, 0-12 Months, found in a garbage bag in the
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By: Akoya Date: August 16, 2020, 10:02 am
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