Leesburg Police Department Teams with Othram to Identify a 2024 Baby Doe

Investigators are seeking answers following the discovery of a late-term fetus in a pond in Leesburg, Virginia.

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Published November 10, 2026 by Dan Miller
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On March 11, 2024, a community member discovered the remains of a late-term fetus in a pond behind Park Gate Drive NE in Leesburg, Virginia. The Leesburg Police Department was notified at approximately 4:33 p.m. Emergency personnel responded, secured the area, and began investigating. The remains were transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner of Virginia for an autopsy.

In announcing the discovery, the Leesburg Police Department emphasized the sensitivity of the investigation and encouraged anyone with information to come forward. The department also stressed the importance of ensuring that anyone needing medical attention or support could receive appropriate services.

The Leesburg Police Department has teamed with Othram in hopes that advanced forensic DNA testing will generate new leads. Othram’s scientists will work to extract DNA from the evidence and use Forensic-Grade Genome Sequencing® to develop a comprehensive DNA profile suitable for forensic genetic genealogy. This work could help investigators establish an identity and better understand the circumstances surrounding the discovery.

The Leesburg Police Department has contributed funds toward this effort. A DNASolves® crowdfunding campaign has been launched to raise the remaining funds needed for the Othram's testing and analysis.

Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the Leesburg Police Department at 703-771-4500 or its anonymous tip line at 703-443-TIPS (8477).

Your support can help move this investigation forward. Please consider donating to the DNASolves® crowdfund to help fund advanced DNA testing. If you have taken a consumer DNA test, you can also help by opting into forensic genetic genealogy matching to support this case and others like it.

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Dan Miller

Dan Miller

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Dan guides law enforcement agencies across the United States and internationally through every step of the forensic process—from crime scene to courtroom. He ensures investigators have the support and resources they need to navigate advanced DNA testing and maximize the impact of forensic evidence in their cases.

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