Body of newborn found in portable restroom at Electric Forest music festival in Michigan

U.S. newsBody of newborn found in portable restroom at Electric Forest music festival in MichiganState police are asking for the public’s help following the disturbing discovery near the camping area of the electronic music festival.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Michigan State PoliceMichigan State PoliceShareAdd NBC News to GoogleJune 29, 2026, 1:18 PM EDTBy Ava Kelley and David K. LiAn infant’s remains were found in the restroom of a Michigan music festival on Sunday with investigators appealing the public’s help in solving this disturbing incident, officials said.Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscriptionGet exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading.The body “of a neonate was found in a portable restroom in the camping area at the Electric Forest festival Sunday morning,” according to a statement by Michigan State Police.A worker with the restroom vending company made the shocking discovery during routine maintenance, police added.The four-day event was held at the Double JJ Ranch in Rothbury, which is about 60 miles northwest of Grand Rapids.“Investigators are asking for the public’s assistance,” police said. “If you were in the area and observed anything unusual, or if you have information that you believe may be relevant, we encourage you to come forward.” Police were expecting massive travel delays in and around Rothbury on Monday as festival attendees go home. The four days and nights were filled with electronic dance music and headline acts such as Illenium, Excision, Kaskade, GRiZ , Chris Lake and The String Cheese Incident. ShareAdd NBC News to GoogleAva Kelleyassignment editor for the Midwest Bureau of NBC NewsDavid K. LiSenior Breaking News Reporter