Resolved Canada - along Highway 26, Beachwood Road, near Wasaga Beach, Ontario, human remains,'' appear historical in nature'' 24 May 2023 - n/a

[dotr]

Land survey crew finds human remains in wooded area of Wasaga Beach, 1 lane of Hwy. 26 closed for investigation

UPDATED: OPP say too early to determine cause of death, identity of body

www.simcoe.com

''Huronia West OPP detachment media relations officer Const. Lindsay Griffin said a grid search of the area between the Hwy. 26 bypass and Beachwood Road was being undertaken by members of the local detachment, the canine unit's cadaver dogs, the Emergency Response Team, and a forensic anthropologist from the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service. The investigation is being led by the detachment's Crime Unit.
Griffin told Simcoe.com during an interview at the site, May 25, that officers would likely be in the area for another 24 hours. One westbound lane of Hwy. 26 has been closed as a staging area for officers involved in the investigation.
"It has been confirmed that the remains are human, and we're still continuing a grid search at this time," she said.

The remains were located approximately 200 metres off the highway, Griffin said, and the search area is extensive.''

Human remains found near Wasaga Beach

Provincial police are investigating the discovery of human remains along Highway 26 near Wasaga Beach.

barrie.ctvnews.ca

''Provincial police are investigating the discovery of human remains along Highway 26 near Wasaga Beach.

According to police, workers with a land surveying company found the remains on Wednesday afternoon in an area off the highway near Beachwood Road.

The OPP Forensic unit, the coroner and a forensic anthropologist are assisting with the investigation.

Police say the remains appear historical in nature and believe there is no threat to public safety.

An autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause of death.

Police ask anyone with information to contact the Huronia West OPP or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous.''

OPP investigating after human remains found by surveyors in Wasaga Beach

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating after human remains were found by members of a land surveying company in Wasaga Beach on Wednesday.

www.cp24.com

 

[No_Stone_Unturned]

We might learn more next week

Post-mortem next week for human bones found in Wasaga Beach

Search and investigation crews have cleared the scene off Highway 26 between Collingwood and Wasaga, but the identity of the body found remains unconfirmed

www.collingwoodtoday.ca

 

[Puzzleworth]

We might learn more next week

Post-mortem next week for human bones found in Wasaga Beach

Search and investigation crews have cleared the scene off Highway 26 between Collingwood and Wasaga, but the identity of the body found remains unconfirmed

www.collingwoodtoday.ca

From that article:

[Huronia West Ontario Provincial Police Constable Lindsay] Griffin said she couldn't comment on the identity of the person whose remains have been found, nor for how long they have been decaying, but confirmed, "it's bones."

 

[Trebor5591]

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Land survey crew finds human remains in wooded area of Wasaga Beach, 1 lane of Hwy. 26 closed for investigation

UPDATED: OPP say too early to determine cause of death, identity of body

www.simcoe.com

''Huronia West OPP detachment media relations officer Const. Lindsay Griffin said a grid search of the area between the Hwy. 26 bypass and Beachwood Road was being undertaken by members of the local detachment, the canine unit's cadaver dogs, the Emergency Response Team, and a forensic anthropologist from the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service. The investigation is being led by the detachment's Crime Unit.
Griffin told Simcoe.com during an interview at the site, May 25, that officers would likely be in the area for another 24 hours. One westbound lane of Hwy. 26 has been closed as a staging area for officers involved in the investigation.
"It has been confirmed that the remains are human, and we're still continuing a grid search at this time," she said.

The remains were located approximately 200 metres off the highway, Griffin said, and the search area is extensive.''

Human remains found near Wasaga Beach

Provincial police are investigating the discovery of human remains along Highway 26 near Wasaga Beach.

barrie.ctvnews.ca

''Provincial police are investigating the discovery of human remains along Highway 26 near Wasaga Beach.

According to police, workers with a land surveying company found the remains on Wednesday afternoon in an area off the highway near Beachwood Road.

The OPP Forensic unit, the coroner and a forensic anthropologist are assisting with the investigation.

Police say the remains appear historical in nature and believe there is no threat to public safety.

An autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause of death.

Police ask anyone with information to contact the Huronia West OPP or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous.''
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OPP investigating after human remains found by surveyors in Wasaga Beach

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating after human remains were found by members of a land surveying company in Wasaga Beach on Wednesday.

www.cp24.com

"Police say the remains appear historical in nature"

Meaning? Indigenous people? Colonial?

 

[No_Stone_Unturned]

I'm not sure how they mean "historical" but perhaps they just mean the remains have been there for a long time? JMO

 

[No_Stone_Unturned]

It’s only been six days since the remains were found. We should learn something soon.

OPP confirm human remains found near Wasaga Beach | Barrie 360

OPP confirm human remains found near Wasaga Beach

barrie360.com

 

[breachtones]

considering how old they appear to be, i do wonder if they belong to runaways of the mohawk residential school or something

 

[Cedars]

I'm not sure how they mean "historical" but perhaps they just mean the remains have been there for a long time? JMO

I agree. Per the link below, a forensic anthropologist was called to the scene, and then the conclusion 'historical' was reported.

Police confirm human bones found in woods off Highway 26

The remains, first reported by a land surveyor, were found about 200 metres away from the highway between Collingwood and Wasaga Beach

www.collingwoodtoday.ca

From googling other Canadian cases with the phrase 'historical remains found', it's been used to mean not a recent case, maybe at least a decade old.

IMO, they can tell at sight they are old, just from surface weathering, but it probably requires a lot more detailed, technical analysis to determine exactly how old. And I don't think it would be a top priority for anyone.

ETA unless they found other evidence at the scene, like ID, etc.

JMO

 

[Cedars]

Also clarifying, I don't think the spokesperson would have used the term 'historical' if they thought it might be Elnaz. Even though it's been 18 mos, that's not a historical case in any way.

JMO

 

[Trebor5591]

considering how old they appear to be, i do wonder if they belong to runaways of the mohawk residential school or something

Was the Mohawk Residential School nearby?

 

[No_Stone_Unturned]

No, not really close. From Google:

The Mohawk Institute Residential School was a Canadian Indian residential school in Brantford, Ontario, Canada.

 

[Lexiintoronto]

Was the Mohawk Residential School nearby?

Looking at google, it is about a 2 1/2 hour car ride, but some of the remains of the children who escaped the residential schools were found far away from them.

The Mohawk Residential School had children from the Saugeen Reserves and Collingwood is on Saugeen Ojibway Nation territory, so if the remains are from a child from that school they may have been trying to get back home, imo.

 

[Blurgle]

That's within 50 metres or so of the Lake Huron shoreline, isn’t it? Could be a fisherman or (depending on exactly how historic the remains are) even a voyageur whose remains were washed ashore during a bad storm a century or three ago.

Of course, it might have been some guy out for a walk ten years back too.

 

[No_Stone_Unturned]

deleted by me. wrong thread.

 

[iulia]

Human remains found 3 months ago along Highway 26 in Wasaga Beach identified

Provincial police say human remains found along Highway 26 in Wasaga Beach three months ago have been identified.

barrie.ctvnews.ca

[...]
Police are not releasing the deceased's name "out of respect for the family's privacy" but say an autopsy confirmed the remains to be an individual reported missing in 2020.

Human remains found in Wasaga Beach identified, police say | Globalnews.ca

Provincial police say they have identified the human remains found in the town of Wasaga Beach earlier this year, and foul play is not suspected.

globalnews.ca

[...]
Police say a post-mortem examination has confirmed the remains to be those of an individual reported missing in July 2020.

Following an investigation, police say foul play is not suspected.

 

[Vern]

I am glad that this individual has their name back and that their family has received some answers.

Sleep well and at peace.

 

[Trebor5591]

Human remains found 3 months ago along Highway 26 in Wasaga Beach identified

Provincial police say human remains found along Highway 26 in Wasaga Beach three months ago have been identified.

barrie.ctvnews.ca

[...]
Police are not releasing the deceased's name "out of respect for the family's privacy" but say an autopsy confirmed the remains to be an individual reported missing in 2020.

Human remains found in Wasaga Beach identified, police say | Globalnews.ca

Provincial police say they have identified the human remains found in the town of Wasaga Beach earlier this year, and foul play is not suspected.

globalnews.ca

[...]
Police say a post-mortem examination has confirmed the remains to be those of an individual reported missing in July 2020.

Following an investigation, police say foul play is not suspected.

July 2020 is barely 3 years ago. I guess the authorities earlier statement that the remains appeared to be "historical in nature" were incorrect.

Resolved - Canada - along Highway 26, Beachwood Road, near Wasaga Beach, Ontario, human remains,'' appear historical in nature'' 24 May 2023 - n/a

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