HOUSTON—A mummified baby was found in a northwest Houston apartment late Wednesday night, and investigators are working to determine how the baby died.
Police said a relative of the baby made the discovery at the mother’s apartment on Sherwood and called 911.
The baby was reportedly wrapped in a blanket.
Police arrived at the scene, where the 24-year-old mother lives with three small children, around 11:30 p.m.
Investigators said they found some items related to the baby in a nearby dumpster.
The mother gave birth about two months ago, but police said it’s not known if the baby was alive when it was born.
Investigators said it was also unclear why the mom didn’t seek medical help.
"She didn’t clearly answer why, and that’s one of the things we want to talk to her about," Jack Harvey of HPD Homicide said.
The mother was taken in for questioning, but charges have yet to be filed.
