Police say a fetus was buried in a makeshift grave found by University of Indianapolis students who were researching an old cemetery on the south side of Indianapolis.

The small grave included a marker with "Baby Wheeler" written on it.

Southport police detective Todd Burris says police found a fetus wrapped in red velvet, buried in a wooden box.

University of Indianapolis biology professor Roger Sweets says it was a surprise to see a fresh grave in the Mary Bryan Cemetery, 2810 East Southport Rd., where his students study old grave markers.

The Marion County Coroner's office said the remains were the result of a miscarriage.

Burris says police don't plan to file any charges. They just want to identify the mother to make sure she's OK.