French man discovers 5 dead babies hidden in boxes in his home after argument with wife: prosecutors
Fox News · 2026-07-29
A 32-year-old French man discovered five deceased babies hidden in cardboard boxes in his home in Orange, France, on Monday, following an argument with his 32-year-old wife. The discovery was made after the woman, who had given birth at home to a baby boy the previous day, was hospitalized for abdominal pain. Prosecutors stated the husband became distressed after learning about her recent pregnancy and began searching their home. The couple already has two children, aged eight and nine.
Forensic examination of the remains, consisting of bones believed to belong to four newborns and the decomposing body of a fifth, confirmed they were newborns. The man informed authorities through the hospital, stating he was unaware of his wife's pregnancies. The wife has not yet spoken to investigators. Prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into suspected murder, and further autopsies and laboratory testing are underway. Neighbors described the couple as "normal people" with no apparent history of problems.
*The full article also explores the timeline of events leading to the discovery and the initial findings from the forensic analysis.*