Police discovered human remains behind the abandoned Lenoir Mall, turning the quiet plaza into a scene of investigation. Authorities were alerted to the find yesterday afternoon at 1023 Morganton Blvd, QCNews reported.
The once-bustling mall, now long abandoned, became the focus of a police investigation that continued into the next morning. Authorities, including the Lenoir Police Department and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, are working to identify the remains and determine the cause of death, WBTV reported.
Details are limited as authorities await a full autopsy and DNA analysis to identify the remains and determine what happened. The community, shocked by the discovery, reflects on the past and the mystery behind this unsettling find near the once-busy mall.
Investigators responded to a tip around 3:30 p.m. and discovered human remains in a wooded area. Channel 9's Dave Faherty reported that the remains may have been there for a long time, adding to the challenge for detectives, according to WSOC-TV.
The Lenoir Police Department urges anyone with information to come forward to help solve the mystery surrounding the remains found at the old mall. Tips can be submitted to the department at 828-727-2100 or to Crime Stoppers at 828-758-8300.
