In July 2016, Lt. Jason Short of the Keene Police Department responded to a 911 call about what was reported as a baby locked inside a car on a hot day. The officer arrived to find a blanket and an object resembling an infant, leading him to smash the rear car window to rescue the ‘child.’
When CPR efforts failed and unusual resistance was met during an airway check, the shocking truth emerged — it was a reborn doll, crafted to look incredibly lifelike.
The doll’s owner shared the painful reason behind her collection: coping with a profound loss. Though the situation was unusual, the officer stood by his decision, prioritizing the child’s safety above all.
