According to police, a lady has been detained on suspicion of murder in relation to the 1982 death of a newborn girl discovered in Northampton.
Tuesday morning saw the 57-year-old suspect taken into custody. She has been placed under arrest pending additional investigation.
In May 1982, after the newborn’s body was discovered in the town, a significant police inquiry got underway.
But no one was charged, and the investigation was concluded in 1993.
Northamptonshire Police uncovered new evidence in 2023 while investigating a cold case, which allowed for this week’s arrest.
From the serious crime team of the East Midlands special operations section, Detective Chief Inspector Johnny Campbell stated: “This has been a very complicated investigation into events that transpired more than four decades ago.
I would like to express my gratitude to all of the numerous officers who have contributed to the operation over the past 48 hours or longer, both from Northamptonshire Police and our regional partners.”
He said that the investigation is still ongoing and that Northamptonshire Police will not be providing any more information at this time.
