Skeletal Remains of Woman Missing Since 2008 Identified in Illinois

The remains of Michelle Renee 'Shelly' Bianco, missing for over a decade, were discovered in a Springfield home, sparking a comprehensive death investigation.

• Skeletal remains found in a Springfield, Illinois home have been identified as Michelle Renee 'Shelly' Bianco, who disappeared in 2008.
• The discovery was made after police were alerted to personal items found in a crawl space, including a purse with Bianco's documents.
• A forensic pathologist and an anthropologist conducted the post-mortem examination, but the cause and manner of death remain undetermined.
• Sangamon County Sheriff's office has launched a death investigation, interviewing numerous individuals connected to the case.
• Bianco was last seen being offered a ride by a man in a black Pontiac, who knew her by name, shortly before her disappearance.

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