Human remains found in culvert in Richland County, SC deputies say
An investigation is underway after human remains were found in Columbia Tuesday, according to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department.
At about 10 a.m., deputies responded to a call about the discovery of partial human remains by the 200 block of O’Neil Court, the sheriff’s department told The State Wednesday. That’s near the intersection with Two Notch Road, not far from Exit 74 on Interstate 20.
The Richland County Coroner’s Office has not publicly identified the person whose body parts were discovered.
The remains were found in the area of a culvert off O’Neil Court by a worker that was checking storm drains, according to the sheriff’s department.
There was no indication about how long the body parts had been in the area, and the sheriff’s department did not say if foul play was suspected in the person’s death.
Information about anybody recently being reported missing in that area was not available.
The discovery continues to be investigated by the sheriff’s department, which said it’s possible that more information will be made public.
Anyone with information about the discovery can report it to CrimeStoppers at 888-CRIME-SC or submit an online tip.
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