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More fetal remains discovered in Illinois

According to Attorney General Curtis Hill, the latest remains were found Oct. 10 by authorities who were searching the late Dr. Ulrich Klopfer's business property...
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WILL COUNTY, Ill — More fetal remains have been discovered in Illinois in the trunk of a former Indiana abortion doctor's car.

According to Attorney General Curtis Hill, the latest remains were found Oct.10 by authorities who were searching the late Dr. Ulrich Klopfer's business property where he kept several cars.

Dr. Klopfer had stored the vehicles in an outdoor gated lot for more than six years says Will Co. Sheriff's Office

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Investigators found five plastic bags and one box containing fetal remains.

In September, Klopfer's family members discovered more than 2,000 remains in his garage.

“My office will continue to keep the public informed about the progress of this investigation, and we remain committed to ensuring that these unborn children receive a respectful final disposition here in Indiana," Attorney General Hill said. 

Klopfer performed abortions at clinics in Fort Wayne, Gary and South Bend.

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