No Charges Filed in Case of Frozen Babies Found in South Boston Apartment

In a case that has puzzled investigators and the public alike, Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden announced that no charges will be filed against Alexis Aldemir, whose apartment contained the frozen bodies of four babies. The case began in November 2022 when the bodies were discovered in a South Boston apartment freezer by Aldemir’s brother while cleaning out her belongings.

The DA’s office described the investigation as one of the most complex and perplexing cases they have ever encountered. Despite exhaustive efforts by the Boston Police Department Homicide Unit, the Massachusetts Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, and other agencies, several critical questions remain unanswered. The identities of the babies, the exact timing of their births and deaths, and the circumstances of their demise are shrouded in mystery.

Autopsy results showed that all four infants were full-term and had their umbilical cords attached. Two of the babies were male, and two were female. DNA tests confirmed that Alexis Aldemir was the mother of all four babies, and they all shared the same father, who died in 2011. Despite thorough examinations, the medical examiner could not determine the cause of death for any of the infants. There were no signs of trauma or injury, and no evidence of food or milk in their stomachs.

Aldemir, now residing in a residential healthcare facility, was found to be suffering from severe cognitive impairments. During questioning, she appeared confused and unable to provide meaningful information about the babies or their deaths. Given her condition, coupled with the lack of definitive evidence on the babies’ cause of death, the DA concluded that it was not possible to bring charges that would hold up in court.

The case remains a somber reminder of the complexities and challenges that can arise in criminal investigations, particularly those involving historical cases and individuals with diminished mental capacities.