Two Babies Found Dead in Freezer in Eastern France, Woman Arrested Over Suspected Infanticide

French authorities have arrested a woman in her fifties after the bodies of two newborn babies were discovered in a freezer in eastern France, in a case being treated as suspected infanticide.

The discovery was made in the small town of Aillevillers-et-Lyaumont, where a man alerted police after finding the body of an infant inside a freezer at his home. Upon arrival, officers uncovered the remains of a second newborn.

Investigators quickly identified the children’s mother as the prime suspect after she reportedly left the residence without notice. She was subsequently arrested in Boulogne-Billancourt, a suburb of Paris.

Local officials described the incident as deeply shocking for the rural community of about 1,500 residents. Mayor Jean-Claude Tramesel said the town was stunned, noting that such tragedies are often perceived as distant events rather than local realities.

Authorities have yet to release details on the cause of death, but the case adds to a series of similar incidents recorded in France over the past decade. Previous prosecutions have resulted in prison sentences, including an eight-year jail term in a 2015 case involving five infant deaths, and another high-profile conviction in 2009.

The ongoing investigation is expected to determine the timeline of events and establish criminal responsibility, as prosecutors assess the legal and forensic findings.

The case has once again reignited debate in France over concealed births, mental health support, and child protection systems.