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We begin with the chilling discovery of dozens of bodies --including that of 50 babies-- found in a mass grave at the Cumuto Cemetery.
It has prompted an investigation.. into the operations of at least one funeral home.
Police are to determine whether the case involves the unlawful or improper disposal of corpses.
Rynessa Cutting reports.
Transcript
00:00Scenes straight out of a horror movie unfolded in Kamuto today, where multiple human remains were recovered by police.
00:09According to the TTPS, acting on information, officers attached to the Kamuto police station responded to the Kamuto cemetery,
00:18where they found 56 human bodies, comprising 50 infants, 4 adult males, one showing signs of a prior post-mortem,
00:28and two adult females, one also showing signs of a prior post-mortem.
00:34Police say most of the adult remains were tagged for identification, with the exception of one male.
00:41Preliminary findings suggest that this may be a case involving the unlawful disposal of unclaimed bodies.
00:49Further forensic analysis is underway to determine the origin of the remains.
00:54Police Commissioner Alistair Guevara says the matter is being treated with urgency, and promises a thorough investigation.
01:03The nature of this discovery is deeply troubling, and we understand the emotional impact it will have on families and
01:11the wider national community.
01:13The TTPS is approaching this matter with urgency, sensitivity, and unwavering commitment to uncovering the truth.
01:21Every cadaver must be handled with dignity and lawful care.
01:28Any individual or institution found to have violated that duty will be held fully accountable.
01:37Meantime, unofficial reports suggest that the burials may have been carried out by employees of a funeral home,
01:44contracted by a hospital to dispose of unclaimed bodies.
01:48Renessa Cutting, TV6 News.
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