WASHINGTON, CT — Tragedy in the Woods: One-Month-Old Baby Dies, Mother Hospitalized After Mysterious Disappearance

Tragedy in the Woods: One-Month-Old Baby Dies, Mother Hospitalized After Mysterious Disappearance

A Connecticut community is reeling after a deeply disturbing and heartbreaking discovery ended the search for a missing mother and her infant son. What began as a routine missing persons report turned into a tragic and mysterious case that has now drawn statewide attention.

Sadie Fleming, a 27-year-old mother from Connecticut, and her 1-month-old son, Hudson, were reported missing on Sunday morning, June 8, after last being seen leaving their home sometime between midnight and 7 a.m. A statewide Silver Alert was issued, and local and state authorities began a coordinated search effort to locate the pair.

Tragically, just before 6:00 p.m. that same evening, both Sadie and Hudson were found on a remote wooded road in Washington, Connecticut. Sadie was discovered lying in the road, suffering from severe, life-threatening injuries. Nearby, baby Hudson was found in the woods, also injured.

Both were transported immediately to a nearby hospital. Despite emergency efforts, Hudson was pronounced dead. Sadie remains hospitalized in serious condition as of Monday afternoon.

At this time, the cause of their injuries remains unknown, and authorities have not released any details about how they came to be in that location. No suspects have been identified, and no arrests have been made. The Connecticut State Police have stated there is no threat to the public, though the case remains under active investigation.

“This is a tragic and complex situation, and our detectives are working diligently to determine exactly what happened,” said a spokesperson for the Connecticut State Police.

The community has been left shaken, with many expressing sorrow and disbelief over the sudden loss of a newborn and the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Sadie’s condition and the events that unfolded.

Anyone with information that could help investigators is urged to contact the Connecticut State Police at 1-860-626-7900.

As questions linger and grief spreads, loved ones are holding onto hope for Sadie’s recovery while mourning the heartbreaking loss of baby Hudson — a life taken far too soon under circumstances that remain painfully unclear.