Jamestown ND (Valley News Live) – Authorities in Jamestown have released new details regarding the human fetus remains discovered last November, concluding that the fetus was stillborn.

The Jamestown Police Department, in coordination with the Stutsman County Coroner and the North Dakota state forensic medical examiner’s office, announced the findings of the post-mortem examination.

The medical examiner’s report determined the cause of death for the male fetus was Intrauterine Fetal Demise, a stillbirth associated with a double nuchal cord. The fetus was estimated to be approximately 34 weeks gestational age. No evidence of inflicted antemortem trauma or injury was found.

The remains were found encased in a glass jar containing preservative fluid. Investigators believe the glass jar was manufactured sometime between the 1920s and 1960s, most likely between the 1930s and 1940s.

Based on these findings, the criminal investigation into the incident has been suspended. However, police stated it remains unknown why the male fetus was placed in a jar with preservation fluid at that specific location.

The remains were initially discovered on Nov. 4, 2025, by a construction company working on a project in southeast Jamestown.

Anyone with further information regarding this case is asked to contact the Jamestown Police Department.