WAYNESVILLE, MO — A 29-year-old woman, Makayla Annette Haedt, has been arrested after she allegedly went to her former lover’s home, delivering a cooler containing what she claimed was their child. Haedt faces one count of felony first-degree harassment, as reported in court records.
The incident occurred in the early hours of September 18. According to a probable cause affidavit, deputies from the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a “deceased fetus in a cooler” at a residence on Laddie Lane.
The victim stated that he and Haedt had been friends for years and had a “more of a fling” relationship. He noted that she had claimed to be pregnant about two to three months before the incident, a claim he did not believe due to her history of dishonesty.
On September 17, Haedt allegedly messaged the victim, stating that she had suffered a miscarriage. Haedt then picked him up to run errands before returning to his home.
The affidavit details that Haedt handed the victim a cooler and stated, “here’s your kid,” before leaving. The victim initially thought it might be a “cruel f—ed up joke” and was hesitant to check the contents for nearly two hours.
Finally, he asked a friend to come over, and together, they opened the cooler. The affidavit indicates that after discovering the fetus, the victim called the sheriff’s office.
Authorities confirmed that the cooler did appear to contain a human fetus, and they contacted a coroner for evidence collection. The harassment charge stems from Haedt allegedly causing severe emotional distress to the victim.
Haedt is being held on a $50,000 bond, with her next court appearance scheduled for October 28.
Police investigation reveals a chilling incident that blurs the lines of love and horror.
