Baby Parker’s death inspiring community change in Brantford 18 years later

A baby boy whose body was found in a Brantford park continues to motivate action in the city 18 years later.

A baby boy whose body was found in a Brantford park continues to motivate action in the city 18 years later.

On July 28, 2005, a resident discovered the body of a full-term, newborn baby boy close to a walking trail near Dufferin Avenue and Parkside Drive.

The identity of the baby is unknown, leading to officials naming the boy Baby Parker. His parents have still not been found.

In the years after Baby Parker’s death, police released a handwritten note they believe is from the baby’s mother. It indicated that she was likely a young girl. Police estimated she was between 13 and 17-years-old.

Community members who learned about Baby Parker’s death began honouring him on his birthday – July 18 – each year.