Shocking Discovery: Nearly 800 Infant Bodies Feared Hidden in Septic Tank at Catholic Home for Unwed Mothers
Who would’ve thought that beneath an ordinary patch of Irish soil lies a septic tank—or as locals ominously call it, “the pit”—holding the remains of nearly 800 babies and children? It’s a chilling discovery that unearths the heartbreaking story of Bon Secours Mother and Baby Home in Tuam, Galway, a place once run by Catholic nuns and shrouded in silence. Imagine uncovering nearly 800 little lives tucked away in such a grim resting place, decades after the home closed its doors. As a historian finally brings this dark chapter into the open, a painstaking two-year excavation is set to reveal truths hidden for far too long, giving these forgotten souls a name and dignity through DNA testing. This isn’t just history; it’s a somber mirror reflecting on justice, compassion—or the tragic lack thereof. If you’re ready to delve into a story where heartbreak meets hope, join me as we uncover the mystery buried beneath “the pit.” LEARN MORE
The remains of nearly 800 babies and children are expected to be recovered from a septic tank known as “the pit” at a home run by Catholic nuns in Ireland.
The forensic excavation at Bon Secours Mother and Baby Home in Tuam, Galway, has been long awaited after a local historian uncovered the deaths of 798 children.
Bon Secours, which housed unmarried mothers and their children, was shut down in 1961 and demolished in 1971.
The excavation is expected to last up to two years and remains will be DNA tested
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Historian Catherine Corless said 796 of the children who lost their life at the home are believed to have been buried in “the pit” under the site.
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