Attorney General Curtis Hill will hold a media availability this afternoon to discuss the discovery today of additional fetal remains in Illinois believed to be linked to abortions performed in Indiana. The latest remains were found within the confines of additional personal properties associated with the late Dr. Ulrich Klopfer, who performed abortions at Indiana clinics located in Fort Wayne, Gary and South Bend.
Today’s events are the latest developments in an investigation that began when Illinois authorities on Sept. 12 learned that family members going through Dr. Klopfer’s belongings found preserved fetal remains at his residence. On Oct. 2, Attorney General Hill oversaw the transportation of 2,246 aborted fetuses back to Indiana from Will County, Illinois.
“Today we were notified by authorities in Illinois that family members this morning found additional fetal remains as they continued to sort through the late doctor’s belongings,†Attorney General Hill said. “We have dispatched investigators to Illinois to gather facts, but we anticipate simply adding these remains into the protocol we have already set up for dealing with these disturbing circumstances.â€
Although little new information is expected to become available today, Attorney General Hill will conduct media interviews from 3:30 p.m. to 4:50 p.m. today at his Statehouse office, located in Room 219. Credentialed media interested in scheduling brief interviews during this time slot may email Lauren Houck at Lauren.Houck@atg.in.gov or call her at (317) 675-6893.
Attorney General Hill also has announced that his office has set up a phone number and email address for the specific use of anyone with possible connections to the fetal remains who may wish to inquire. The email address is questions@atg.in.gov, and the phone number is (317) 234-6663.
