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Unidentified Baby 'Grace' Laid to Rest by Caring Community
3 Jul
Summary
- A 26-year-old woman was indicted in connection with an infant's death.
- The baby, named Grace, was found in Pine Island Pond last year.
- The community organized a funeral to honor the infant with compassion.
A 26-year-old woman, Hepay Juma, faces a second-degree murder indictment for her alleged role in the death of her infant daughter last year. The baby's body was found floating in Pine Island Pond near Manchester-Boston Regional Airport on March 27, 2025. Authorities have charged Juma with recklessly causing the child's death under circumstances of extreme indifference to human life.
The tragic discovery prompted an intensive police investigation and an emotional community response. Residents organized a funeral for the unidentified infant, who was given the name Grace. This act of compassion aimed to ensure the child was laid to rest with dignity and remembrance.
Juma is scheduled for arraignment on July 16, 2026, in Hillsborough County Superior Court - North. The community's efforts to name and honor the infant reflect a collective desire to acknowledge every life, regardless of circumstance or brevity.
