Remains of newborn child found in shallow grave in wooded area of Liberty County

LIBERTY COUNTY, Texas – Authorities in Liberty County said the remains of what appear to be a newborn child were found in a shallow grave in the woods.

Around 4 p.m. Tuesday, authorities said they received information about the location of a child's body in a wooded area off County Road 142 in south Liberty County.

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Although it was not possible to determine the age, sex or possible cause of death, authorities said it appears to be the remains of a newborn child.

An autopsy will be performed to confirm the information.

Anyone with information about the remains is asked to call the Liberty County Sheriff's Office at 936-336-4500.