Found Deceased AL - Remains, Odenville, Hunters Crossing, St. Clair Cty, 21 Feb 2021 - John Scroggins *arrest*

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Unidentified human remains were discovered in Odenville, a small town in St. Clair County just northeast of Birmingham, prompting a death investigation.

The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office announced the discovery and subsequent investigation on Sunday afternoon. The Odenville police department is also assisting in the investigation, as is the Jacksonville State University Department of Applied Forensics.

The remains were discovered in the Hunters Crossing area of Odenville, the Sheriff’s office said. It’s unclear when the remains were discovered.
Investigation underway after remains found in St. Clair County
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3 people missing from St Clair County.

 

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3 people missing from St Clair County.

Of the three, Mandi Darden is the only fit, though not a great one. I opened the search up to Birmingham (it being so close by) since a likely scenario could be that the crime was committed/originated in Birmingham, and then the body was transported/dumped in a more remote area--Odenville. Only 19 still though. Will go through some tonight.

 

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According to some newly released evidence the remains found were skeletal, and the body had appeared to have been burned.

 

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Interestingly enough, Felicia Cochran, a missing person from Pell City (only a 14-mile drive from where the remains were discovered), though missing since 1992, was last seen in her car, a gray Nissan Sentra, that was later found burned...Could just be a coincidence, but worth noting.

 

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St. Clair County Coroner Dennis Russell said skeletal remains were found near Rocky Ridge Road in the Hunter’s Crossing area of Odenville. He said the body appeared to have been burned.

Russell said the body has been sent to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences in Huntsville for further analysis.

A release from the Sheriff’s Office said the Jacksonville State University Department of Applied Forensics is assisting in the investigation.

“The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office and the Odenville Police Department are working diligently to make a positive identification on the victim and follow up on numerous tips and leads,” Walton said.

The chief asked that anyone with any information is urged to call 205-884-3333 or email [email protected].
Police Investigating after human remains found in Odenville

The St. Clair County Sheriff's Office is investigating the discovery of human remains found in the Hunters Crossing area of Odenville.
Unidentified remains located in Odenville, investigation underway

Odenville resident John Ash Scoggins, 76, has been missing since Tuesday, Feb. 14. He was last seen at his home on College Street.
Human remains found in Odenville, JSU forensics team assisting in death investigation | CBS 42

 

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In a news release, the office said Joshua Phillip Kyle, 34, a white male of Ashville, has been arrested and charged with murder and abuse of a corpse. Kyle is being held in the St. Clair County Jail in Ashville with no bond.

According to the release, the office believed it has identified the remains found last Sunday as John Scroggins, though a forensic identification is still pending.

The St. Clair County Sheriff's Office Investigative Division made an extensive investigation while working in conjunction with the Odenville Police Department, according to the release.

St. Clair County Coroner Dennis Russell said skeletal remains were found near Rocky Ridge Road in the Hunter’s Crossing area of Odenville. He said the body appeared to have been burned.
Human Remains In St. Clair County Identified, Arrest Made

Russell said the body had been sent to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences in Huntsville for further analysis.

An earlier release from the Sheriff’s Office said the Jacksonville State University Department of Applied Forensics is assisting in the investigation.
UPDATE: Arrest made in case of human remains found in Odenville


Human remains discovered in St. Clair County Sunday are believed to be those of missing Odenville man John Ash Scoggins. An acquaintance of Scoggins has been arrested in connection with his death.

Scoggins was last seen Feb. 16, according to the St. Clair County Sheriff's Office. His remains were found in the Hunters Crossing area of Odenville. A forensic investigation is still pending.

Joshua Phillip Kyle, 34, of Ashville, has been arrested and charged with murder and abuse of a corpse. Law enforcement officials have not said what the motive was behind the killing, nor has Scoggins' official cause of death been released.
Human Remains In St. Clair County Identified, Arrest Made

*Well, there you are Mr. Scroggins. I’m so unhappy you lost your life. I’m glad your name has been revealed. I hope justice isn’t served for you. I’m so sorry for your family and all that love you. I can tell by your face, you were a nice man.

The two men knew each other, but other circumstances about the case have not yet been released.

Kyle is currently being held at the St. Clair County Jail in Ashville with no bond.
Human remains found in St. Clair County those of missing 76-year-old; suspect charged

 

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From January 2023.

Gadsden man sentenced for murder and corpse abuse

The Gadsden man charged in St. Clair County with the murder and abuse of a corpse in 2021 has been sentenced to 30 years in prison, two prison terms to

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