Monroe County, Ga. – Suspected partial human remains were recovered in a wooded Monroe County area, prompting investigation.
According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 2:34 p.m. Wednesday to a wooded area near St. Paul AME Church off Rumble Road after receiving a report of suspected human remains.
Authorities said the remains were located in a wooded section near the church property. Monroe County investigators secured the scene and remained on-site Wednesday afternoon as the investigation continued.
The sheriff’s office has not released additional details about the identity of the remains or how long they may have been at the location. Officials also have not said whether foul play is suspected.
Photographs shared by the agency show crime scene tape surrounding a wooded area and investigators working from an evidence recovery vehicle parked nearby.
According to the sheriff’s office, the case remains under active investigation. Authorities have not announced any arrests or identified any persons of interest as of Wednesday evening.
The wooded stretch near Rumble Road is a rural area frequently traveled by local residents and churchgoers. Updates are expected as investigators work to determine the circumstances surrounding the discovery.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.
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