A coroner’s inquest is under way into the death of a newborn baby girl, Maria Skopova, who is reported to have been found dead in an outhouse at a house in Sheffield. The reports state that she had multiple injuries, including 33 wounds from 15 separate stabbings, and that she had only just been born when she died.
Both outlets describe the matter as a sudden and violent death and note that the inquest proceedings are focused on how Maria died and the circumstances surrounding her discovery. The reporting does not identify any suspect or provide details of how the injuries were inflicted or who may have been responsible. Coverage is primarily centered on the forensic description of the injuries and the fact that the baby’s death is being examined through the formal inquest process.
