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April 27, 2026
Remains of baby boy found wrapped in 1910 newspaper laid to rest in UK
Mystery of identity of child – known as Baby Auckland – and how he died remains unsolved since discovery of body
TL;DR
- Skeletal remains of a baby, named Baby Auckland, were found wrapped in a 1910 newspaper under floorboards in Bishop Auckland.
- A police investigation, including DNA testing and a postmortem examination, could not establish the baby's identity or cause of death.
- The child was laid to rest at a funeral service in Bishop Auckland cemetery, with local residents attending to show their respects.
- An inquest into the circumstances of the baby's death is scheduled to continue.