A GRIM mass grave filled with the bodies of 50 babies and six adults has been discovered in a cemetery.
The was uncovered by cops in Cumuto, Trinidad and Tobago on Saturday.
The grave where the bodies of at least 50 babies were discovered Credit: AFP
Initial investigations suggest the corpses were illegally disposed of Credit: AFP
Initial investigations suggest the corpses were illegally disposed of, but the full circumstances remain a mystery.
The of the adults are those of two women and four men, according to local media.
Five of the adult corpses were found with toe tags, used for identification in morgues.
Two also showed signs that autopsies had been carried out.
Evidence is now being collected and the origin of the remains is being investigated.
“The nature of this discovery is deeply disturbing, and we understand the emotional impact it will have on the families and the entire community,” Police Chief Allister Guevarro told the Trinidad Express.
“Every body must be treated with dignity and in accordance with the law.
“Any person or institution that has violated this duty will be held fully accountable.”
He said police were treating the case “with urgency, sensitivity and unwavering commitment to uncovering the truth.”
Two men, aged 18 and 25, have been detained by cops.
They were employed by a funeral home and claim they had been tasked with digging a grave for a burial for the poor.
According to police, the two men said they had disposed of several bodies including those of babies at the site.
It comes after a .
Archaeologists believe those found in the mass burial site may have been fleeing an attack on their village nearly .
A team of researchers made the chilling discovery after re-examining remains found in an area of land at Gomalva, which also included eerie “animal offerings”.
The grave was originally discovered in the early 70s, with researchers reporting women and children were targeted in the killings that took place around 800BC.
Barry Molloy, associate professor at University College Dublin wrote in the Nature Human Behaviour journal that the team were “expecting a village community that all died when a disease came along”.
However, he said the evidence now points to an ancient genocide .
Researchers discovered some of those found in the pit had fractured skulls while a few bore marks on their bones from arrows, spears or swords.
Most displayed no signs of trauma, which researchers believe points to extremely violent episodes between competing groups.
“Not only had the bodies not been stripped of their valuables, offerings were made in what must have been a respectful ritual,” wrote Molloy.
“There’s clearly a choice being made about who’s being killed.”
Cops made the grim discovery in Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean Credit: Alamy
Eze Chidiebere Paul
I'm dedicated to creating high-quality content that informs, inspires, and delights. If you have any questions or suggestions, don't hesitate to get in touch. Happy reading!
