New developments in the case of a newborn child’s passing, whose body was found within the portable bathroom at Electric Forest Music Festival in Rothbury, Michigan. CBS News’ Paula Whethington shared that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is now joining the case of the infant’s death. Moreover, federal authorities are offering up to a 15K reward for information that could lead to the arrest and conviction of the person or people involved in the crime.
Background
Per CBS News, an employee of the restroom vending company found the body of the newborn baby on June 28th, during a routine maintenance, on the festival’s last day. Authorities quickly determined that the baby was born alive and would’ve survived otherwise. Although officials have kept many details private, Whethington explains that officials have followed a tip from a festival attendee. However, the FBI cleared the woman from the suspect list after she cooperated with them.
Michigan State Police can confirm that the body of a neonate was found in a portable restroom in the camping area at the Electric Forest festival Sunday morning.
— MSP Sixth District (@mspwestmi) June 28, 2026
The body was discovered by an employee of the restroom vending company during routine maintenance.
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Moreover, the FBI Detroit Field Office has joined the investigation. They expressed that their investigative efforts, alongside forensic science, will lead to finding the perpetrator/perpetrators. CBS shared that authorities are encouraging anyone with information to contact the Michigan State Police at 855-MICH-TIP. Furthermore, people can also leave tips online.
