Detectives investigating the death of a baby found in a Ryedale wood nearly two years ago have renewed their appeal for information.
They say a DNA sample taken from the baby at the time could still be useful in identifying the parents.
The infant's remains were found in a copse at Burythorpe Bridge, between Norton and Stamford Bridge in April 1999.
The remains of the body were wrapped in three plastic bags and a jumper.
The remains were so badly decomposed, scientists were unable to establish a cause of death, and murder was not ruled out.
However, a Home Office pathologist has said it is impossible to say whether the unnamed newborn child had been stillborn or had died from neglect.
Detective Chief Inspector Barry Honeysett, of North Yorkshire Police, said he was still keen for anyone with information to contact them on 01723 509612.
An inquest into the death, held at Pickering, concluded that the as the remains were discovered months after the infant had died, it was impossible to establish a cause of death.
Coroner Michael Oakley recorded an open verdict.
Updated: 11:11 Friday, January 26, 2001
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