Richmond, VA, 11-23-2013 Skeletal Remains Found By Hunter near Gum Springs Area.
"Hunter Finds Skeletal Remains"
Central Virginian
11-23-2013
"A hunter got more than he bargained for on Saturday, Nov. 23, when he discovered human skeletal remains near the Gum Spring area of Louisa County on Shepherd Spring Drive.
According to WRIC Channel 8 in Richmond, John Grady went hunting in a different area than he usually does and that was when he discovered bones. During his television interview, Grady said he has found many things in the woods over the years, but this was by far the worst.
According to Louisa County Sheriffs Office Major Donald Lowe, the investigators processed the scene and the bones were sent to the Richmond Medical Examiners Office. The ME was not able to extract a DNA sample nor verify the height, age, race or gender of the person.
LCSO Lt. Jeff Sims said the remains are being sent to the only anthropologist in Virginia at Eastern Lab in Tidewater.
There they hope to be able to obtain information from the remains, but Sims said they would definitely be able to determine if the person is a male or female.
Having no idea what the backlog is at the lab though, it could be some time before any further information is forthcoming.
Sims did add that there is a good set of teeth, so if they obtain any leads or if people bring dental records of their missing family member, they can attempt to identify the person."
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