Just In: Troopers Locate Human Remains In Small Town Near State Line

On Friday the Delaware State Police announced that they, along with the assistance of the Division of Forensic Science, have discovered suspected human remains in the 30000 block of R Farm Lane in Gumboro.

The suspected human remains have been turned over to the Division of Forensic Science for identification and manner of death.

Until today police had not discussed what investigators have been searching for on R Farm Lane. Concerned residents had been reporting police activity in the area over the last week.

Officials said at this time, this case remains an active and ongoing investigation. Anyone with information regarding this investigation should contact Detective J. King with the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit by calling 302-741-2821.

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