News Summary
A construction crew working on a vacant home in Detroit made a shocking discovery of human remains on Monday. While renovating the property on Woodingham Drive, workers found partially buried bones near the garage, triggering a police investigation. Authorities are trying to identify the remains which were wrapped in a tarp, and the local community is in disbelief over the incident. The investigation is ongoing with FBI assistance to piece together the mystery behind the grim find.
Human Remains Unearthed by Construction Crew in Detroit
In a startling turn of events, a construction crew working on a vacant home in Detroit made a shocking discovery on Monday. While carrying out renovations at a house located in the 19700 block of Woodingham Drive, the workers stumbled upon human remains around 1 p.m. near a garage. This grim find has since sparked a police investigation.
Grim Discovery Near the Garage
The construction workers noticed something unusual when they spotted partially buried and decomposed remains peeking out from the ground. The visible portions included a foot and part of a shin, soon identified as part of a shallow grave located right behind the garage. According to authorities, the remains appeared to be wrapped in a tarp or burlap bag, adding to the chilling nature of the discovery.
Compounding the unease, the house in question has been vacant since November, with no one living there to draw attention to the situation. The homeowner had recently hired the construction crew for renovations, perhaps unaware of the dark secret buried beneath the premises.
Unraveling the Mystery
Authorities are now focused on determining the identity of the remains. Although they believe them to belong to one individual, details such as age and gender have yet to be established. Notably, an Assistant Chief of the Detroit Police Department mentioned that the remains appear to belong to someone “small in stature,” prompting further intrigue into the backstory behind this set of bones.
Complex Investigative Process
What complicates the situation even further is the cold weather. Initially, an excavator was planned to assist with the excavation of the remains. However, due to space constraints around the garage, most of the digging will have to be conducted by shovel. This painstaking process highlights the intensive nature of the investigation that has just begun.
The FBI’s Evidence Response Team has stepped in to assist the local police in what they are treating as a criminal investigation. They are coordinating efforts with specialized units, including those focused on homicide and missing persons, as well as the Michigan State Police, to piece together the puzzle of these remains.
Community Shock and Sadness
The local community is coming to terms with the shocking discovery. Neighbors expressed their disbelief and sadness, especially since the house had been empty for about a year. It had once been home to a family of seven, who left unexpectedly in the middle of the night, leaving many to wonder what could have transpired.
Investigators are employing every resource available to uncover more about the remains. This includes using dental records and DNA analysis as pivotal tools in the identification process. As authorities continue to set up a perimeter around the scene, the collective mood of the neighborhood remains one of shock and concern.
Ongoing Investigation
The investigation is ongoing, with detectives working diligently to gather evidence and insights that might lead to answers. Residents are anxiously awaiting updates, hoping that the grim discovery can swing the door open to an understanding of what happened and potentially lead to justice.
As the investigation unfolds, one can’t help but reflect on the hidden histories that lie beneath the surface of our everyday lives. In places where peace and normalcy reign, there can be stories waiting to be uncovered, stirring emotions that challenge our perceptions of safety and community.
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