Brentwood, NY
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'High Probability' Human Remains Found Are Brian Laundrie's, Family Attorney Tells Daily Voice 'High Probability' Human Remains Found Are Brian Laundrie's, Family Attorney Tells Daily Voice
'High Probability' Human Remains Found Are Brian Laundrie's, Family Attorney Tells Daily Voice Updated story: Remains Found At Florida Reserve Identified As Brian Laundrie, FBI Says The attorney for Brain Laundrie's family says there is a high probability the remains found in a Florida nature reserve are those of their son. Steven Bertolino told Daily Voice on Thursday, Oct. 21, that "the probability was high, that it is Brian's remains" found by the FBI. On Wednesday, Oct. 20, law enforcement authorities in Florida, including the FBI and the North Port Police, found a backpack and a notebook they believe belong to Laundrie, age 23, near the suspected remains while they were search…

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by Kathy Reakes
Cornwall-Mount Gretna, PA
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Partial Human Remains Found Near Brian Laundrie's Personal Belongings, FBI Confirms Partial Human Remains Found Near Brian Laundrie's Personal Belongings, FBI Confirms
Partial Human Remains Found Near Brian Laundrie's Personal Belongings, FBI Confirms Investigators found what appeared to be partial human remains near personal items belonging to Brian Laundrie on Wednesday in a Florida park, the FBI confirmed. The discovery was made in the Carlton Reserve in North Port, in an area that has been under water until recently, CNN says citing FBI Special Agent in Charge Michael McPherson. The remains appear to have "been there a while," a source told the news outlet. Laundrie has been a person of interest in the killing of his girlfriend, Gabby Petito. He was charged with fraud for apparently using her debit card after she had died. Identif…

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by Cecilia Levine
Hampden-Silver Spring, PA
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Human Ashes Spread In Steelers' Heinz Field Prompts Police Investigation Human Ashes Spread In Steelers' Heinz Field Prompts Police Investigation
Human Ashes Spread In Steelers' Heinz Field Prompts Police Investigation One football fan's perfect final resting spot may have brought them peace, but the illegal dumping of human remains has prompted a police investigation at Heinz's Field. Unnamed parties spread a football fan's ashes in the stadium seats and on the south end zone of the field on Sunday as WTAE and KDKA are reporting. As the identity of the deceased was not released, it is unknown if they were a Panthers or a Steelers fan, or if they were a fan of both, but the incident did occur following the Steelers win over Denver at the stadium. Steelers officials say fans are "not permitted to spread a…

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by Jillian Pikora
North Hunterdon, NJ
Police & Fire
Human Remains Found In California Where NJ's Lauren Cho Was Last Seen Human Remains Found In California Where NJ's Lauren Cho Was Last Seen
Human Remains Found In California Where NJ's Lauren Cho Was Last Seen Human remains have been discovered in a remote area of California near where New Jersey native Lauren Cho was last seen. Cho, 30, disappeared in June after a cross-country trip with her boyfriend.  The remains were found in the open desert of Yucca Valley and transported to the San Bernardino County Coroner’s Division. Authorities are working to identify the remains and determine a cause of death, which could take several weeks, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Office. Cho left Flemington, NJ's Diamond Heart tattoo and piercing shop last fall to travel. Her disap…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lancaster, PA
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Human Remains May Have Been Found In The Susquehanna River In Lancaster County Human Remains May Have Been Found In The Susquehanna River In Lancaster County
Human Remains May Have Been Found In The Susquehanna River In Lancaster County A boater in Lancaster County may have found human remains in the Susquehanna River over the weekend, according to local authorities. The boater was traveling along the river near Conoy Township by Ely Island when they found what is believed to be human remains on July 25 around 1:15 p.m. Items found include: 3 large bones Jeans Brown leather belt Fishing lure BIC lighter Small silver pocket knife The items have been turned over to the Lancaster County Coroner's office to try to identify who, if anyone, the bones may be. Anyone with information in regards to this case, is asked to contac…

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by Jillian Pikora
Mahopac, NY
Police & Fire
Decomposed Body Found Along Shore Of Hudson River Decomposed Body Found Along Shore Of Hudson River
Decomposed Body Found Along Shore Of Hudson River Police are investigating after human remains were discovered on the shore of the Hudson River. The remains were found around 11:24 a.m., Thursday, June 17, In Dutchess County, in the area of Sunfish Cove along the shoreline, said the City of Poughkeepsie Police. When officers arrived on the scene at the bottom of Prospect Street, they found a partially decomposed body, police said. Detectives and crime scene technicians responded to investigate and carried the body up an embankment to the parking lot of the former Cranesville Concrete plant for transport by the Dutchess County Medical Exam…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lancaster, PA
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Coroner Called To Lancaster County Target To Investigate Possible Human Remains Coroner Called To Lancaster County Target To Investigate Possible Human Remains
Coroner Called To Lancaster County Target To Investigate Possible Human Remains Possible human remains are being investigated behind a Lancaster County Target, say police. The Lancaster County coroner was called to investigate the possible human remains behind the East Lampeter Township Target along Route 30 on Wednesday morning, according to Emergency Dispatch Services. The possible remains were found in a grassy area behind the parking lot of the Target, say East Lampeter Township police. Follow Daily Voice for updates.

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by Jillian Pikora
Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
Human Remains Found In Marsh On Long Island Human Remains Found In Marsh On Long Island
Human Remains Found In Marsh On Long Island Human remains have been found in a Long Island marsh, prompting a police investigation. Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives are investigating after a human skeleton was found in a marsh area in Mastic Beach at approximately 1:35 p.m. on Sunday, May 2. Police said that officers from the Seventh Precinct responded to a 911 call after a body was found by a cleaning crew near Washington Drive in Mastic Beach on Sunday afternoon. Upon arrival, the officers found skeletal remains in the marsh. The officers proceeded to take the remains to the Suffolk County Medical Examiner who wil…

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by Zak Failla
Bristol, PA
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Penn Museum To Rebury 'Unethical' Skull Collection Once Used To Justify White Supremacist Views Penn Museum To Rebury 'Unethical' Skull Collection Once Used To Justify White Supremacist Views
Penn Museum To Rebury 'Unethical' Skull Collection Once Used To Justify White Supremacist Views A Philadelphia museum has vowed to rebury the dozens of skulls that comprise a collection once used to justify white supremacist views. The Penn Museum issued an apology for the Samuel G. Morton Collection, calling it an "unethical possession of human remains." The 1,300 pieces of human crania were collected by 19th century doctor and white supremacist Samuel George Morton, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports. Museum officials told the Inquirer that the remains in the Morton Collection will be returned to local communities or congregations for burial in a historically black cemetery. "…

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by Cecilia Levine
Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
New Details Emerge In Case Of Human Remains Found Last Year On Long Island New Details Emerge In Case Of Human Remains Found Last Year On Long Island
New Details Emerge In Case Of Human Remains Found Last Year On Long Island Suffolk County Police has released new information regarding the discovery of human remains last year on Long Island. The body was discovered Sunday, March 15, at 75 Jay Road at 5:25 p.m. after a 911 caller reported skeletal remains had been found behind a home in Centereach, said the Suffolk County Police. The remains were taken to the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner to be examined. On Wednesday, Jan. 13, the department announced detectives have determined the deceased was a victim of violence.  He was approximately 15 to 21 years old and was described as white or Hispanic…

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by Kathy Reakes
Elizabeth, NJ
Police & Fire
'Suspicious Death': Human Remains Found In Union County 'Suspicious Death': Human Remains Found In Union County
'Suspicious Death': Human Remains Found In Union County Authorities in Union County are investigating last week's discovery of human remains. Plainfield police responded to reports of the remains found near the 800 block of West Front Street in Plainfield around 10 a.m. Dec. 24, acting Union County Prosecutor Lyndsay V. Ruotolo and Plainfield Police Director Lisa Burgess jointly announced Tuesday. Ruotolo said only that the incident is considered a suspicious death and is under investigation. The victim remains unidentified. The Union County Homicide Task Force, Union County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Unit, and Plainfield Police Division…

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by Cecilia Levine
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Human Remains Wash Up On South Jersey Shore Human Remains Wash Up On South Jersey Shore
Human Remains Wash Up On South Jersey Shore UPDATED: New Jersey State Police are investigating a body found along the Atlantic County shore. Human remains were found by a passerby on the northern portion of Brigantine Beach at 9:47 a.m. on Thursday, according to Sgt. Lawrence Peele, a state police spokesman. New Jersey State Police, State Park Police and Brigantine Police Department responded to the scene in Brigantine, Peele said. The remains were taken to the Southern Regional Medical Examiner’s Office and were awaiting an autopsy, the sergeant said on Friday afternoon. State Police are the lead agency and the case remains under …

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by Jon Craig