Grim discovery: Human remains found in backyard of home on Detroit’s east side Police said the skeletal remains appeared to be of a man
DETROIT – Police are investigating a situation involving human remains being found in the backyard of a home in Detroit.
The incident occurred on Wednesday (Sept. 3) around 7:30 p.m. in the 205000 block of Terrell Avenue near 8 Mile Road.
Police said the skeletal remains appeared to be of a man.
Officials said the medical examiner’s office would have to determine the cause of death.
This is a breaking news story, and updates will be posted as they become available.
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