Second body found at music festival where dead baby discovered in porta-potty as horrifying new birth details emerge
A SECOND body has been found at the music festival where a dead baby was discovered in a porta-potty.
Jerard ‘Jay’ Jackson, 28, was discovered by cops in Rothbury, Michigan on Tuesday after worried friends reported him missing just hours earlier.
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Jackson’s friend, Connor Prettyman, had taken to social media, pleading for help finding his pal after they attended the Electric Forest festival.
Prettyman wrote: “It is thought that he might have had some sort of mental crisis and wandered off when we were asleep.”
His car was later found near the festival grounds with his keys and wallet inside.
Michigan state police are investigating but say there is “no indication of foul play”.
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Jackson’s death comes just two days after an infant’s body was discovered by a horrified worker carrying out routine maintenance.
It has since emerged the baby was found by the worker breathing, alongside the placenta and umbilical cord.
“We appreciate the public’s cooperation and ask that people avoid speculation on social media out of respect for the investigation and those affected,” state police said on social media.
Now a desperate hunt for the tot’s mom continues.
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Electric Forest’s Instagram account issued a statement about the babyb tragedy, writing: “Forest Family, it causes us so much pain to have to share this difficult news with you.
“The Michigan State Police continue to investigate this tragic event if you can assist in any way.
“HQ is heartbroken and knows that our Forest Family is as well.”
The four-day festival, which began on Thursday, features dozens of EDM DJs and is hosted at Double JJ Ranch in Rothbury.