Funeral service scheduled for unidentified newborn girl found dead in Manchester, N.H. park
An artist's rendering was created to 'gently reflect the appearance' of the infant, who is being referred to as Baby 'Grace' Doe.
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Artist's rendering created to "gently reflect the appearance" of the unidentified infant girl found dead in the water at Pine Island Park, N.H.
Manchester Police Department
'This baby deserves to be recognized,' said Manchester Police Chief Peter Marr. 'The way she was discarded is heartbreaking, and it is important that we give her a proper farewell. No matter the circumstances, every life deserves honor and remembrance.'
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The infant was found March 27 at a park located off Brown Avenue, according to Attorney General John M. Formella's office.
Police believe that the baby was left in the water at some point between March 25 and March 27, Marr said at a press conference in early April.
'Together, we will offer her the dignity of remembrance and the warmth of farewell that every life deserves,' Connor-Healy Funeral Home said in the baby's obituary. 'She will be laid to rest with love, carried not only by those present, but by all who recognize the value of every human life, no matter how brief.'
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Anyone with information is urged to contact the Manchester Police Department Tip Line at 603-716-7236. Anonymous tips may also be submitted through the Manchester Crimeline at 603-624-4040.
Previous Globe reporting was used in this article.
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