Overview
- Detectives located a body in a wooded area off East Street, with reports citing both Carroll Creek Crossing and Monocacy Boulevard as the nearest cross street.
- A man identifying himself as “Joseph” told DC101’s Elliot in the Morning he encountered the remains at a Frederick County campsite about 18 days earlier.
- Host Elliot Segal urged the caller to contact authorities immediately during the broadcast.
- Police acknowledge awareness of the radio discussion but say they are not releasing how they were notified and only confirm that multiple calls led detectives to the individual.
- Officials say the person has not been positively identified and it is too early to classify the manner of death; information can be shared with Detective Nicole Smith at 301-600-2102 or NESmith@FrederickMDPolice.org.