MONROE COUNTY, Ga. — An investigation is underway after authorities said they recovered what appear to be human remains on Wednesday afternoon.
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Monroe County deputies said the discovery was made just after 2:30 p.m. on Feb. 11.
The sheriff’s office said suspected partial human remains were found in a wooded area near St. Paul AME Church, located off Rumble Road.
Monroe County investigators responded to the scene and are actively conducting an investigation.
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Authorities are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.
The case remains under investigation.
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