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Baby Born Alive, Killed at Abortion Clinic

biohazard bag “In 24 years in law enforcement, I have never seen a case like this.” –Hialeah Detective Tony Rodriguez A Miami-area facility that specializes in killing unborn babies is now closesd amid reports that its workers killed a born baby. The local CBS affiliate in Miami reported:

Hialeah Police Homicide Detectives are investigating the gruesome discovery of a dead baby’s body inside of an abortion clinic but conflicting stories may prove there’s more to the discovery than meets the eye. The body was found at “A Gynecologists Diagnostic Center,” 3671 West 16th Avenue in Hialeah. Witnesses tell police that a young woman, whose identity has not been released, arrived at the clinic last Thursday at roughly 22 weeks pregnant for an abortion procedure. Police say the woman arrived the next day after the procedure complaining of severe pain. Workers at the clinic explained to her that the doctor was not available and she’d have to wait. The woman was taken into a recovery room and according to witnessess, gave birth in the clinic. ”Employees cut the umbilical cord, put the baby in a bag and walked away with it,” Hialeah Lt. Ralph Gracia said. An anonymous caller, who police believe to be a clinic worker, alerted officials that the baby was born alive and possibly killed. When officials arrived, however, there was no body to be found. CBS4’s Dave Malkoff reported that when police were called to the scene a second time Friday night, they found the body of a dead baby in a biohazard bag. “In 24 years in law enforcement, I have never seen a case like this,” said Hialeah Detective Tony Rodriguez, the lead investigator. Detectives believe the abortion clinic tampered with the evidence. The fetus was reportedly 12 inches long and weighed 2-3 pounds. Hialeah Police PIO, Frank Gonzalez, believe the baby was born premature and is unsure how the baby died. The clinic’s doors have been closed while the investigation continues and it’s believed the clinic may be linked to one in Miramar with the same name that was forced to close by the state in 2005. Officials are awaiting the autopsy, scheduled for Saturday, to determine the exact cause of death. No word yet if charges will be filed.

Crime blogger Steve Huff has done some extensive research on the clinic in this must-read post. He thinks this case might hurt the “pro-choice” movement, but Christina at RealChoice is doubtful that it will:

Even if this does turn out to be the murder of a baby born live during an abortion, it would be far from the first. If all the cases that came before didn’t do any lasting damage, there’s no reason to believe that this one will cause abortion advocates more than a momentary annoyance.

I hope she’s wrong — and I’m sure she is too — but one can only guess she’s providing a perspective of sober realism.

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