Death investigation
On March 26, 2020, the Coroner’s Office said upon further investigation, the fetus was determined to be non-human.
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On March 23, 2020, at approximately 8:30 am, deputies were dispatched to the area of Dalea Street and Meadow Grove Court in Oildale for a possible fetus that was located. Homicide Detectives responded to the scene and took over the investigation. It was learned that at some point in the past few days, a human fetus was disposed in a dumpster in the 700 block of Meadow Grove Court. At this time, it has not been determined who disposed of the fetus and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Sheriff’s Office at (661)861-3110 or the Secret Witness line at (661)322-4040.
Address/Location
Kern County Sheriff's Office - Public Information Officer
1350 Norris Rd
Bakersfield, CA 93308
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 661-861-3110
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