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Police Believe They Have Identified Skeletal Remains Found Near La Salle High School

The coroner is completing an autopsy after the discovery by a student cross-country runner.

Overview

  • Green Township police say they have a likely match for the deceased but will not release the name until final confirmation.
  • The bones were found above ground in a wooded lot owned by the school near North Bend Road and Sprucewood Drive, a short walk from the front entrance.
  • The remains were fully clothed in a hoodie and jeans with a phone in a pocket, and responders noted what appeared to be decaying hair on the skull.
  • Officials report no evidence of foul play at this stage as they work to determine identity, time since death, and cause.
  • Investigators continue to process the scene and ask anyone with information to contact Green Township police.