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On Feb. 18, 2024, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received a report of possible human skeletal remains found in a wooded area near River Road in Washington.

Deputies responded to the scene where they conducted a search of the area on foot and with a drone.  The presence of skeletal remains was confirmed.

A medical examiner responded to the scene to assist deputies.  Upon completion of the search and recovery, all remains were transported to ECU Health. The investigation is continuing.

Beaufort County Sheriff Scott Hammonds encourages anyone with information regarding this case or any other crime to contact the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office at (252) 946-0101.  You can submit tips anonymously by contacting Beaufort County Crime Stoppers at (252) 974-6400 or submit confidential tips online at www.p3tips.com/195.  Beaufort County Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.