A man was shocked when he discovered a doll instead of his deceased child inside a tiny coffin, after being informed by his ex-partner that their baby had passed away shortly after birth.

The incident occurred two years ago when Tahira Edilka Montero informed her former partner, Duvier Alexander Morales, that their child had died in intensive care just three days after being born on October 10, 2023. Upon inspecting the coffin, Duvier doubted the existence of the child, leading to a series of perplexing events.

Duvier accused Montero of pretending to be pregnant and organizing a funeral for a doll, which he alleged she had painted to resemble a newborn’s corpse. Montero has since been acquitted, but lingering questions remain surrounding this unusual case.

Montero claimed her daughter was born in Panama City but faced delays in transporting her body to Duvier’s hometown due to protests and road closures. During the funeral, Duvier’s family noticed discrepancies in the appearance of the supposed child’s accessories, leading them to realize it was a doll masquerading as a human infant.

Expressing his disbelief, Duvier filed a complaint, stating, “They played with our feelings by falsely claiming my baby died shortly after birth.” He was denied participation in pre-funeral discussions, further deepening his suspicions about the authenticity of the pregnancy.

Despite requests for the child’s birth certificate at the hospital yielding no records, Montero was acquitted due to insufficient evidence for conviction. The reasons for the acquittal will be disclosed on December 5, leaving the public eagerly anticipating further details.

Devier and his family, dissatisfied with the outcome, had sought a lengthy prison sentence for Montero, alleging pregnancy deception and fraudulent funeral arrangements. Investigations revealed no birth or hospital records for the child, with fabricated documents provided to Duvier. Montero, appearing detached during the trial, was confirmed not to have any mental health issues by medical experts.

Looking ahead, Duvier and his legal team are contemplating whether to pursue an appeal in light of the verdict.