A quiet Friday in Kingston took a bizarre turn when a homeowner discovered a box of bones stashed inside a garage closet on West Ridgecrest Drive. Detectives were called to the scene, and investigators say they still do not know whether the remains are human. The material has been removed for testing.
What police say
According to WATE 6 On Your Side, Kingston officers responded to the home on Friday and found a box in a garage closet that contained bones. The department told the station the bones appeared to have been there for a long time, but officials stressed it is too early to say whether they belong to a human.
Evidence sent to a regional lab
Investigators sent the material to the Knox County Regional Forensic Center in Knoxville for further evaluation, local reporting said. The Knox County center lists its address at 2761 Sullins St. and handles the region's medical examiner and forensic analyses, according to the UT Medical Center.
How this fits in Tennessee
Finds like this can trigger long, meticulous investigations that often hinge on lab work and records searches. In March, Hoodline reported that remains discovered years earlier in Blount County were ultimately identified through forensic genetic work, underscoring how test results can reshape older cases; see the report mystery bones finally named.
What comes next
Kingston police say they will release more information as the investigation moves forward. Detectives are continuing to review the scene while forensic testing is conducted. So far, officials have not announced any suspected crime or identified any persons of interest, according to local reporting.
