A shocking discovery was made in Limerick, where the lifeless body of a female infant was found inside an empty third-class railway carriage. The circumstances surrounding the female infant death were so mysterious and unsettling that it prompted an official inquest.

Cause of Death and Medical Opinion

According to medical experts it was determined that the infant had only been deceased for a few hours, and her body had remained undiscovered for approximately eight days.

Coroner’s Inquest

The discovery of the infants body led to a coroner’s inquest held on the following day. The inquest aimed to shed light on the circumstances surrounding her death and to determine if any foul play or other factors contributed to this tragic incident.

Details of the Discovery

The female infant body was found in an empty third-class carriage of a tram that was scheduled to depart from Limerick to Tipperary at 10 p.m. The body had been wrapped in cloth and paper, adding to the mystery of the situation. Notably, there were traces of food in her stomach, suggesting that she had eaten before her death. However, there were also signs of violence, raising concerns about the nature of her demise.

Medical Assessment

Medical professionals who examined the body were divided in their opinions. While the cause of death was initially mysterious some experts believed that there were indications of violence, complicating the investigation. The medical community remained divided on the root cause of her passing.

Verdict of the Inquest

After careful consideration of the evidence and testimony provided during the inquest, the coroner and jury ultimately returned an open verdict. This decision left the circumstances surrounding the infants death inconclusive, as there was no definitive evidence to conclusively determine the cause. The case remained shrouded in mystery, leaving many unanswered questions and a sense of unease within the community.

Belfast News-Letter – Tuesday 17 July 1906