Cabin Creek, WV – The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after human remains were discovered late Thursday night in the Cabin Creek area of Kanawha County.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies were flagged down around 10:45 p.m. by two men who reported finding what they believed to be human remains on a dirt access road near Hill Street and Canady Lane. Deputies confirmed the discovery, noting the remains were in an advanced state of decomposition.
Deputies and crime scene personnel spent several hours at the scene collecting evidence before securing the area overnight due to limited visibility. Detectives are expected to resume their investigation during daylight hours.
As of Friday morning, the remains have not been identified. Officials say they will be transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for further examination, identification, and to determine the cause and manner of death.
The Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the investigation remains ongoing, and no additional information is available at this time.
Residents in the Cabin Creek community are encouraged to report any information that may assist detectives as they continue the investigation.
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