18/06/2025
796 dead babies found hidden in septic tank at mother's home run by nuns!!
TUAM, Ireland – A long-awaited mass forensic excavation has begun at the site of the former Bon Secours Mother and Baby Home in Tuam, County Galway, Ireland. The site is believed to contain the remains of 796 infants and young children, many of whom are thought to have been buried in a disused sewage system, often referred to as "the pit."
The harrowing discovery came to light in 2014 through the diligent research of local historian Catherine Corless. Her work uncovered death certificates for nearly 800 children who died at the home between 1925 and its closure in 1961, but she could find burial records for only two. Subsequent test excavations in 2017 confirmed the presence of human remains, ranging from 35 weeks gestation to three years old, within an underground sewage structure on the property.
The Bon Secours Sisters, who ran the institution, have offered a "profound apology" and acknowledged their failure to "protect the inherent dignity" of the women and children housed there. The Tuam home was one of many such institutions across Ireland where unmarried pregnant women were sent, often enduring harsh conditions and being separated from their children. A broader Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes, established by the Irish government, found that approximately 9,000 children died in 18 similar homes between 1922 and 1998.
For survivors and families, the start of the excavation, which is expected to last up to two years, marks a significant moment in their decades-long fight for justice and recognition. Efforts will be made to identify the remains through DNA analysis and provide a dignified re-interment. The site is now under 24-hour forensic control, with a public appeal for anyone who suspects a family member may have died at the Tuam institution to come forward and provide DNA samples.