TRAVERSE CITY -- An autopsy provided authorities some clues to the death of a newborn whose body was found in a city basement, but they're not saying what they learned.
Traverse City Police refused to comment Wednesday on a portion of the autopsy results that could determine whether the infant's death Monday was a homicide or an accidental death.
They also remain mum as to the identity of the teenager who gave birth and was treated this week at Munson Medical Center. The girl, 15, was admitted to the hospital around 11:30 p.m. Monday with hemorrhaging caused during birth.
Authorities were notified of the girl's condition and drove to her residence at 216 Griffin St., where she lives with her father.
They found a newborn boy dead in the basement, but refused to comment on whether the body was hidden.
Grand Traverse County Medical Examiner Dr. Matthew Houghton said it appears the girl gave birth between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday, but has yet to determine whether it was a natural birth or a miscarriage.
Authorities said it could take up to a week to decide whether to file criminal charges.
"We're not even sure what we're looking at yet," county Prosecutor Al Schneider said. "It's too early to tell."
Two detectives transported the infant's body Tuesday afternoon to Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids for an autopsy. The body then was transported back to Munson Medical Center, Houghton said.
Autopsy information was forwarded on to Traverse City Police. Finalizing an autopsy could take several days, Schneider said.
Hospital officials refused to comment on the autopsy results until police conclude their investigation.
Bruce Maki lives next door to the girl and said her family rented the Griffin Street residence in December. They seemed like a "typical family," Maki said.
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