Overview
- Detectives recovered badly decomposed remains in a wooded area off East Street near the Monocacy Boulevard roundabout in Frederick, Maryland.
- Investigators say there is currently no evidence of foul play and no threat to the public.
- The remains have not been identified and the cause and circumstances of death are still under investigation.
- A caller identifying himself as “Joseph” told DC101’s Elliot in the Morning he discovered the body about 18 days earlier and had not contacted police before speaking on air.
- Police say the person who reported the discovery has been interviewed and urged the public and media to rely on official updates, asking anyone with information to contact Det. Nicole Smith at NESmith@FrederickMDPolice.org or 301-600-2102.