# Infanticide investigation in Recanto das Emas

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/infanticide-investigation-in-recanto-das-emas
> Updated: 2026-09-25T17:54:23.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2.

Authorities in Recanto das Emas, Distrito Federal, have arrested a couple following the discovery of a newborn baby’s charred body in a trash heap. Security footage reportedly shows the mother carrying a bag to the site, where she appeared to hesitate before abandoning it under the direction of her partner.

While the mother initially claimed she had suffered a spontaneous abortion, investigators are treating the case as infanticide. Forensic teams are examining the suspects’ residence for abortive medications, and the Medical Legal Institute is conducting autopsies to determine if the infant was alive at the time of death and disposal. Both suspects remain in custody.

## Claims

- A carbonized body of a male newborn was found in a pile of trash in Recanto das Emas. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The mother claimed the baby was born dead following a spontaneous abortion. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The newborn's placenta was still attached to the body. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Security camera footage shows the mother discarding the body in the trash. (single source)
- A 35-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of infanticide. (single source)
- A third, unidentified person set fire to the location where the body was found. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-25: Recanto das Emas police arrest couple after newborn found charred

A couple was arrested in Recanto das Emas, Brazil, after a newborn's charred body was found in a trash heap. Police are investigating the case as infanticide following security footage of the mother.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/recanto-das-emas-woman-arrested-for-suspected-infanticide

### 2026-09-02: Criciúma couple arrested after deceased baby brought to clinic

A couple was arrested in Criciúma, Brazil, after bringing a deceased 5-month-old baby to a clinic and leaving their 4-year-old son alone in a car for two hours.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cricima-couple-arrested-after-deceased-baby-brought-to-clinic

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