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At a news conference Wednesday, Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn
“CJ” Davis said a skull was found near a wooded area by someone
walking their dog on March 8, who reported it to police. That
led to further searches over the days and weeks. A K-9 cadaver
dog led authorities to a drainage pipe later searched by camera.
On April 1, investigators found another skull, this one in the
drainage system, Davis said.
The following day, search teams in the area found another 14
bones, Davis said.
About 170 personnel from various agencies, from the FBI to
search and rescue personnel, were scouring the area on
Wednesday, seeking more evidence that could help identify the
deceased, Davis said. Police said they hoped to close the
portion of the investigation at that specific search area crime
scene on Wednesday evening.
The cause of death is still undetermined.
Authorities believe there is no active threat to the public.
Davis said the children were not people reported as missing in
the Memphis area.
“Someone knows of missing children that we have discovered in
this area,” Davis said. “This is heartbreaking, it’s disturbing
and at this time we have numerous resources to help us to
identify these young people and bring closure to this
investigation.”
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