According to local news outlet Wood TV8, no arrests have been made in connection with the newborn baby found dead in a porta potty at Electric Forest Festival on Sunday, June 28. The body was discovered during the last day of the Michigan-based music festival by an employee of the portable toilet company while conducting routine maintenance.
This investigation remains ongoing, and investigators continue to thoroughly review and vet every tip that has been received.
At this time, there have been no arrests made in this case.
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Although the official autopsy report has not been released to the public as of publication time, a source reportedly told Wood TV8 that it determined that the baby was born alive and had taken breaths. The exam had also allegedly revealed that fluid had entered the newborn’s lungs and stomach, however, there was no identification of the fluid type found in the organs. It should be noted that newborns can experience transient tachypnea which is respiratory disorder in which the lungs fill with excess amniotic fluid, according to Kaiser Permanente. The body was retrieved alongside the umbilical cord and placenta pointing to the fact that the mother may have given birth in the portable toilet.
The organizers for Electric Forest issued a statement on social media writing, “Forest Family, it causes us so much pain to have to share this difficult news with you. Michigan State Police continues to investigate this tragic event if you can assist in any way. HQ is heartbroken and knows that our Forest Family is as well.”
The festival took place from June 25 through June 28 at the Double JJ Resort. Kaskade, Illenium, The String Cheese Incident, Sammy Virji, DJ Diesel, T-Pain and more were included on the 2026 lineup.
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