Elk City Baby Doe 1979

Date Found: February 19, 1979

Location Found: Elk City, Oklahoma

Physical Characteristics: between the ages of 0 and 1 years old, 1′ 5″ tall, and 4 lbs

Investigating Agency: Elk City Police Department

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On February 19, 1979 the remains of a male infant were found in a backyard of a house in Elk City by its home owner. It is believed that the baby was abandoned there in the yard and that he died of exposure. The infant was less than a year old and was Caucasian with brown hair.