Baby Left to Die Sucking His Thumb After Botched Abortion

A baby who was born alive in Queensland, Australia, following a failed abortion procedure at 16 weeks, was left to die sucking his thumb, according to information from a whistleblower at the hospital.

A photograph of the baby, known as Samuel, was initially shared on the Instagram account of Dr Joanna Howe, a Professor of Law at the University of Adelaide. Dr Howe stated that the photograph and other relevant information were passed on to her by Queensland health workers.

“He survived his abortion and was born alive and then left in a room by himself, sucking his little thumb, until he died”, Dr Howe said. ---More...

"This is baby Samuel. Born alive after an abortion at 16 weeks, he sucked his thumb in the Butterfly Room at a QLD hospital. He lived for over 30 minutes. He was perfectly healthy prior to his abortion. Babies who survive their abortion have no legislative right to equal… pic.twitter.com/iVzO0THw3V

— Gabriel J. Benton ☦️???????? (@OrthodoxPole81)February 5, 2026

He lived for over 30 minutes. He was perfectly healthy prior to his abortion. Babies who survive their abortion have no legislative right to equal treatment and care under QLD law. He was left to die. No-one picked him up, wrapped him or gave him any medical care to alleviate his pain and suffering. This photo was passed onto me by a hospital worker who was called to look at him by others who were watching him as he sucked his thumb after his abortion. Already it is being censored online and pro-abortion activists are seeking to identify the brave whistleblower who risked their career to give us this photo."

-- Dr. Joanna Howe