FBI Offers $15,000 Reward in Electric Forest Infant Death Case

Federal Authorities Join Investigation

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has joined the investigation into the death of a newborn infant at Electric Forest Music Festival in Rothbury, Michigan. Federal authorities are offering up to $15,000 for information that could lead to the arrest and conviction of the person or people involved in the crime.

Discovery and Initial Response

According to CBS News, an employee of the restroom vending company found the body of the newborn baby on June 28 during routine maintenance on the festival's last day. Authorities quickly determined that the baby was born alive and would have survived otherwise. The body was discovered in a portable restroom in the camping area.

Officials have followed a tip from a festival attendee, though the FBI cleared the woman from the suspect list after she cooperated with investigators. Many details of the case remain private as the investigation continues.

How to Submit Information

The FBI Detroit Field Office expressed that their investigative efforts, alongside forensic science, will lead to finding the perpetrator. Authorities are encouraging anyone with information to contact Michigan State Police at 855-MICH-TIP or submit tips online.