the risk of severe medical complications – from hypothermia to infection – cannot be understated.’
Medical and Legal Implications – Urgent Need for Maternal Healthcare and Legal Support
Officers have expressed increasing concern for the mother’s well-being,
speculating that she may be experiencing untreated postpartum complications or severe psychological distress.
Medical professionals note that untreated postnatal depression and other maternal health issues can result in dangerous, unpredictable behavior. Detective Humm stated, ‘In any police investigation, we consider all possible scenarios.
