IN IN - Kosciusko County, Human Remains Located Near Swamp, 2 April 2020

[kelsie]

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Unidentified human remains were found by a swamp Thursday afternoon by people walking in Kosciusko County, according to the sheriff's office.

Kosciusko County Sheriff's deputies were called around 3 p.m. to a property near State Road 13 and Old Road 30 after walkers spotted what is believed to be human remains, according to a press release from the sheriff's office. The remains were found near a swamp on the edge of a field and several hundred yards off of the roadway.

Investigators searched the area for potential evidence, according to the release. It is not clear if investigators found any evidence in the area.

The remains will be taken to the the Northeast Indiana Forensic Center for examination, according to the coroner's office.

The incident is still under investigation.

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Unidentified human remains found in Kosciusko County
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Human remains found in Kosciusko County field

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[iulia]

Deputies asking for help identifying human remains found off SR 13

Since the discovery of the human remains about 300 yards from State Road 13, just south of Old Road 30, investigators have not been able to produce a positive identification.

DNA analysis shows that the remains belong to a man who had black hair and was about 5’5.”


Kosciusko Co. investigators seeking help to identify man found near SR 13

Above are photographs of the two shirts located with the body, along with a bracelet.

The first shirt is a blue, size small Vans brand long sleeve shirt.

The second is a sleeveless Maple Grove black jersey type shirt.


Kosciusko County Sheriff asking for help in identifying human remains found – WOWO 1190 AM | 107.5 FM

Investigators have located the original owner of the Maple Grove jersey, who advised he donated the jersey to Goodwill in 2016. Additional DNA genetic genealogy testing is currently in the process; however, results have been delayed due to COVID closures.