Halifax Crime Update: Mother of baby whose remains were found in wooded area has died, cops reveal chilling details

Halifax Crime News Update: Chilling details have emerged in Halifax, Nova Scotia, where the mother of a baby, whose remains were discovered in a wooded area last weekend, has died. Halifax Regional Police said the case came to light on Friday, May 22, 2026, when a 23‑year‑old woman who appeared to have recently given birth was admitted to hospital in critical condition. An extensive search was launched after it was determined the baby was not with her, leading to the discovery of the infant’s remains Sunday (May 24, 2026) afternoon in a wooded area off Old Coach Road in Goodwood, Nova Scotia.

Police confirmed Thursday (May 27, 2026) that the woman died in the hospital on Wednesday (May 26, 2026), CTV News reported. Halifax Regional Police Const. Martin Cromwell said investigators were unable to interview the mother before her death. “It’s an already complex investigation and, from an investigative perspective, it would definitely make it even more challenging and complex,” said Cromwell, as quoted by the news outlet.

The Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service is investigating both cases, working to determine the cause and manner of the mother’s death as well as that of the infant. Crown attorney Paul Carver said Thursday that the “very preliminary findings” from the baby’s autopsy have been received but declined to provide further details. Police also declined to comment on the autopsy.


“Due to the complexity of this incident, it may take an extended period of time to determine the results for both the infant and the mother,” said Halifax police, as quoted by CTV News. “Police extend condolences to the woman and infant’s loved ones and to all those grieving in the community.”

Two people charged in the case, held since their arrest

Two individuals charged in the case had remained in custody and were set to stay there for the next three and a half weeks. The two, identified as Sukhpreet Singh, 23, and his wife, Ramandeep Kaur, 26, have been held since their arrest on Sunday. They faced charges of concealing the body of a child, committing indignity to a dead body, obstruction of a peace officer, and obstruction of justice.

Court documents allege the couple lied to police, leading to the obstruction charges, while the concealing and indignity charges stem from the discovery of the infant’s remains in a wooded area. The pair were scheduled for a bail hearing Thursday morning but chose to forgo it. Singh appeared in court via video, while Kaur did not attend; a lawyer represented them both. They consented to remain in custody until June 22, when they are expected to return to court for election and plea.

During the couple’s first court appearance Monday, Carver said Singh and Kaur could face “additional very serious charges” in the case. Police have said Singh is related to the mother but haven’t said how.

Infant's remains found after two-day search

The infant's remains were found after a two-day search. Police and search crews launched an extensive search for the woman’s newborn baby, combing the area surrounding 214 Willett St. in Halifax.

At approximately 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 23, 2026, Halifax police reported that officers, along with Halifax Search and Rescue, were conducting a search in the area of 214 Willett Street. Authorities are asking members of the public to avoid the location to allow investigators to carry out their work.


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Police forensic teams had combed through several dumpsters outside an apartment complex in Halifax on Saturday evening as the search for a missing newborn intensified, according to CTV News. Halifax Search and Rescue had confirmed that 55 people were assisting, with additional support from a canine unit brought in from Colchester Ground Search and Rescue.

On Sunday, police said new information had led them to search Prospect Road and the surrounding area, where the infant’s remains were found in a wooded location off Old Coach Road around 3:20 p.m. Four people had been taken into custody for questioning, with two later released without charges.