State Police, FBI identify child found deceased over 30 years ago

Wawayanda, NY – The New York State Police, Troop F BCI, in collaboration with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), announce the successful identification of Slate Hill’s “Baby Jane Doe” through Investigative Genetic Genealogy, followed by an extensive joint investigation.

On February 10, 1992, the New York State Police responded to a report concerning the discovery of partially burned remains of an infant at a property located on South Plank Road in the Town of Wawayanda. 

Investigators determined that the infant had been discarded in the winter of 1991 and was estimated to be between 7 to 10 days old at the time of death. For over 30 years, the identity of the infant remained unknown. However, through a partnership with the FBI and the application of Investigative Genetic Genealogy, both the biological mother and father of the infant were positively identified.  The biological father of the infant has been identified, questioned, and thoroughly investigated; he is not considered a suspect in this case. The child’s mother is deceased, and the investigation is now closed.