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Human remains found off Sandfort Road in Russell County, sheriff's office is investigating
TONY ADAMS
The Russell County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the discovery of partial human remains — including a skull — near Little Uchee Creek and just past Phenix Drag Strip on Sandfort Road.
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Taylor said the remains, primarily bones, were scattered in a grassy area about 15 to 20 yards from Sandfort Road. The site is a short distance from Freeman Road and Woodland Drive. Deputies were stationed at the scene Friday night until a team of investigators began a thorough search of the area at dawn Saturday.
It doesn’t appear that a full skeleton remains in the area, the sheriff said, although a piece of clothing was found and may eventually become a critical part of the investigation.
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The sheriff also said it’s difficult to tell, but his investigators believe the body could have been placed at the area.
“Right now, it doesn’t appear to be a natural death,” he said. “At this time, we’re treating this as a homicide or suspicious death.”
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Anyone who may have information related to the discovery of the remains on Sandfort Road, including any suspicious activity spotted within the last year or so, are asked to contact the Russell County Sheriff’s Department at 334-298-6535.
The sheriff said, based on other cases, he thinks the remains are six months to one-year old.
There are currently two missing persons cases in Russell County. The sheriff's office will look into MP cases in other Alabama counties, and Georgia.
TONY ADAMS
The Russell County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the discovery of partial human remains — including a skull — near Little Uchee Creek and just past Phenix Drag Strip on Sandfort Road.
[...]
Taylor said the remains, primarily bones, were scattered in a grassy area about 15 to 20 yards from Sandfort Road. The site is a short distance from Freeman Road and Woodland Drive. Deputies were stationed at the scene Friday night until a team of investigators began a thorough search of the area at dawn Saturday.
It doesn’t appear that a full skeleton remains in the area, the sheriff said, although a piece of clothing was found and may eventually become a critical part of the investigation.
[...]
The sheriff also said it’s difficult to tell, but his investigators believe the body could have been placed at the area.
“Right now, it doesn’t appear to be a natural death,” he said. “At this time, we’re treating this as a homicide or suspicious death.”
[...]
Anyone who may have information related to the discovery of the remains on Sandfort Road, including any suspicious activity spotted within the last year or so, are asked to contact the Russell County Sheriff’s Department at 334-298-6535.
The sheriff said, based on other cases, he thinks the remains are six months to one-year old.
There are currently two missing persons cases in Russell County. The sheriff's office will look into MP cases in other Alabama counties, and Georgia.