£10,000 reward offered for information in West Midlands newborn baby murder investigation

As an independent charity, we're announcing a reward of up to £10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the tragic death of a newborn baby boy found in the Wyrley and Essington Canal at Rough Wood Country Park, near Willenhall, Walsall, in May 2021.

This heartbreaking case remains open, with West Midlands Police continuing to treat the death as murder. Despite extensive investigations and community appeals, the identity of the baby’s mother is still unknown.

Do you have information? You can tell us what you know and remain 100% anonymous - guaranteed. Call free any time on 0800 555 111 or fill in our online form, here on our website:

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"This baby boy deserves justice. His short life and tragic death must not be forgotten. 

“We are determined to find answers, and with the public’s help, we believe we can.

“We’ll always act upon any new information provided to us. Please, if you have any information get in touch. You can remain anonymous by giving information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

Detective Superintendent Jim Munro, West Midlands Police

“This is a particularly sad and tragic case that has deeply affected the local community. We urgently need information that can help bring justice for this little boy and support for his mother. We believe someone out there knows something and we want to encourage them to come forward anonymously. 

"The £10,000 reward is offered to prompt anyone with information to speak up, no matter how small the detail.”

Alan Edwards, Crimestoppers' West Midlands Regional Manager

Crimestoppers, which is independent of the police, is supporting this investigation by offering a reward for information we exclusively receive that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the murder of the newborn baby boy.

Anonymity: We guarantee complete anonymity, meaning that people who call or contact us online can pass on what they know without ever giving any personal details. Computer IP addresses are never traced. Telephone calls are never recorded, there is no caller line display and no 1471 facility.
 
Claiming a reward: The reward will only be payable for information passed directly to Crimestoppers and not to the police. A reward code must be asked for when calling us on 0800 555 111. If you contact our charity via our online form anonymously, the 'keeping in contact’ facility must be used, and a reward code must be requested on your initial contact with us.
 
Read more about our rewards process – at the heart of which is ensuring you stay 100% anonymous.
 
 
17 July 2025