Couple Faces Felony Charges in Connection with Unreported Infant Death in Minot
In Minot, North Dakota, police responding to a domestic violence call discovered a storage tote believed to contain the remains of an infant. A couple now faces felony charges in connection with the infant's death, which authorities allege went unreported…

Cleveland Akron, OH, August 26, 2026 —
MINOT, ND – Authorities in Minot, North Dakota, have filed felony charges against a couple following the discovery of what is believed to be an infant’s remains. The finding was made by police officers responding to a domestic violence call.
According to authorities, officers were dispatched to a residence where they discovered a storage tote. Inside the tote, investigators believe they found the remains of an infant.
The couple has been charged in connection with the infant’s death. Law enforcement officials allege that the death occurred several years ago and was not reported to authorities at the time.
The investigation is ongoing, and forensic testing is currently being conducted on the discovered remains to confirm their identity and the circumstances surrounding the death. Further details regarding the timeline of the alleged death and the specific charges filed were not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Chris Pugh, Advance Local Express Desk on www.cleveland.com, see more information here.