Overview

• Officers were called around 6 p.m. Wednesday to a wooded area behind the Kroger at Donnermeyer Drive and Retreat Street in Bellevue.
• Investigators believe the remains had been at the location for several months, if not longer, based on a preliminary assessment.
• An autopsy is pending to determine identification as well as the cause and manner of death, according to Bellevue police.
• Multiple agencies, including the Campbell County Crime Scene Team and the sheriff’s office, processed the scene and continue to assist the investigation.
• Residents may still notice an odor due to a dead deer found near the site, and a nearby restaurant worker reported a foul smell for two to three weeks before the discovery.