Polish pathologist arrested after 34 fetuses found buried

A 57-year-old Polish pathologist is in custody after authorities discovered 34 human fetuses buried on the property of her former home, prosecutors announced on Monday. The case centers on a discovery in the southeastern village of Lutoryż, where construction workers excavating a driveway on June 10 found the remains along with a significant quantity of medical waste, including paraffin blocks and microscope slides.

The former owner of the property, identified as Magdalena H., was arrested by authorities. Prosecutors have opened an investigation focusing on charges of desecrating corpses, improper handling of hazardous waste, and abandoning such materials in an unauthorized location. The charges carry a potential prison sentence of up to 12 years.

Medical specialists dispatched to the scene confirmed the remains were human fetuses. Investigators spent several days combing the property, securing evidence and continuing searches with heavy equipment. A specialist waterworks truck was deployed to examine nearby drains and sewer systems for further evidence, and the excavator used in the initial discovery is being tested for DNA samples.

Authorities clarified that, based on current...