Body parts found in Sterling Heights sewer belonged to a woman

Flesh was found Aug. 15 by contractors along 15 Mile Road

STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. – Sterling Heights police said DNA samples from tattooed chunks of human flesh discovered in a sewer in August have determined the victim was a woman.

Police said Monday that no other identifying factors were found, but that the DNA would be put into state and federal databases to check for possible matches.

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The 10 body parts were found Aug. 15 by contractors clearing debris from a pipe in Sterling Heights along 15 Mile Road just east of Maple Lane.

The parts didn't include bones or internal organs.

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