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Decomposed Child Remains Found In Duffel-Bag In Alleyway

A Philadelphia Police Department vehicle is patrolling the area on Monday afternoon. Human remains of a decomposed child are being found in a duffel bag in an alleyway in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, on March 18, 2024. Police are responding to the 600 block of North 38th Street at approximately 9:50 am on Monday morning. A male, who is doing work at the rear of the property, is meeting the police and directing them to a duffel bag that contains the ''severely decomposed remains of a child.'' The gender of the child is currently unknown. (Photo by Kyle Mazza/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#11084855
Date Taken	18 March 2024
Location	N/A
Photographer	Kyle Mazza/NurPhoto
Category	Crime, Law and Justice
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Kyle Mazza/NurPhoto

Philadelphia Police Department police vehicle patrol Monday afternoon human remains decomposed child duffel bag alleyway Philadelphia Pennsylvania United States March 18 2024 9:50 am 600 block North 38th Street Monday morning property police response male worker discovery police officers severely decomposed child remains gender unknown investigation crime scene forensic analysis unidentified child law enforcement NurPhoto Kyle Mazza photo credit child death suspicious circumstances city alleyway.