Authorities are investigating after a fetus was discovered in a dumpster at the Grovetown Walmart on Steiner Way.
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Fetus Found in Dumpster at Georgia Walmart: What We Know

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Authorities are investigating after a fetus was discovered in a dumpster at the Grovetown Walmart on Steiner Way.

🕵️ The Details:

  • The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office was alerted by WellStar MCG Health about a patient who had given birth and placed the fetus in the trash.
  • Law enforcement responded to the scene on Tuesday evening after receiving calls around 7:30 p.m.
  • The body was described as an early-term fetus that was not viable outside the womb.
  • The mother and her husband have both been interviewed by authorities.

📊 By The Numbers:

  • Time of calls received: Approximately 7:30 p.m. Tuesday
  • Location: Grovetown Walmart, Steiner Way
  • Responding agency: Columbia County Sheriff’s Office

🔎 What’s Next?:

  • A full investigation is underway, with interviews being conducted with the mother and others involved.
  • An autopsy is pending, though there is no set timeframe for its completion.

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Authorities are investigating after a fetus was discovered in a dumpster at the Grovetown Walmart on Steiner Way.
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