Officers with the Memphis Police Department (MPD) came upon human remains late Thursday evening while investigating an unrelated matter. The unexpected find occurred near the intersection of Pecan Circle and Airways Boulevard, in a less-traveled area of South Memphis bordered by woodlands. The police were engaged around 9 p.m. in a separate investigation when the discovery was made, casting a new shadow of mystery over this part of the city, as noted by WREG.
The discovery has prompted a death investigation actioned by MPD. However, they remain tight-lipped on whether foul play is suspected or what the unrelated incident brought them to the wooded area. The remains were subsequently removed from the scene and are now with the Medical Examiner’s Office, as outlined in a report by FOX13. At the time of their removal, the gender of the deceased and the cause of death were still enshrouded in uncertainty.
As the investigation unfolds, details are scarce. Authorities are appealing to the public for information that could help piece together the events that led to a person's remains lying undiscovered until now. Anyone with knowledge has been urged by authorities to contact CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH, hoping that community tips could be instrumental in piercing the veil of the unknown that hangs over the case, as per information from WREG.
The individual's identity, whose life narrative has been abruptly interrupted, remains unknown. The Medical Examiner’s Office is tasked with shedding light on the human remains found during the investigation, as it was reported by Action News 5.
