Shocking Incident: Woman Arrested for Allegedly Disposing Fetus in Cooler

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In Pulaski County, Missouri, a woman faces charges after allegedly giving a cooler containing a deceased fetus to her romantic partner, authorities report.

Documents reveal that Makayla Haedt and the man had been involved in an intermittent relationship over several years. Haedt had informed him of her pregnancy, but he dismissed her claim, describing her as a “habitual liar” to the police.

On the afternoon of September 17 in Waynesville, two months following her pregnancy announcement, Haedt visited the man’s home, having previously messaged him about experiencing a miscarriage. The pair ran some errands before returning to the house, where they disposed of trash by burning it.

The man recounted to police that Haedt tossed a Walmart bag, seemingly filled with clothes, into the fire. Subsequently, she handed him some food along with a cooler sealed with green tape, stating, “Here’s your kid,” before driving away.

The man sat with the cooler for an hour and a half, trying to decide what to do with it, fearing there may be a deceased fetus inside, but also noting that he believed Haedt was making a “cruel f—ed up joke.” He spoke with family members and friends before one friend came over to accompany him in opening the cooler.

When they opened it, they found a fetus. They shut the cooler and called police.

When officers arrived, the man was apologizing for them having to see that, saying, “This is the type of thing you see on the internet all the time, but don’t think it will ever happen to you.” Police noted in the probable cause statement the man had tears in his eyes and was having difficulty describing how he was feeling.

Detectives and the coroner were called to the scene and began an investigation. The fetus was transported to General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital to determine its weight.

Police located Haedt driving along Lassiter Lane in Waynesville.

The Pulaski County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office charged Haedt with first-degree harassment. She’s being held on a $50,000 bond. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Oct. 28.