GALLIA COUNTY, Ohio — Gallia County Sheriff Matt Champlin has confirmed that human remains have been discovered in an open field area off Mt. Carmel Road in Raccoon Township.
According to reports, an individual walking in a wooded area on Saturday afternoon, March 11, 2023, discovered the remains and immediately contacted the Gallia County 911 Center.
Upon arrival, deputies and the Gallia County Coroner were able to determine that the remains were of human origin. An investigation is currently underway with the assistance of the Ohio Attorney General’s Office Bureau of Criminal Investigation.
The remains will be transported to the Montgomery County Medical Examiner’s Office to establish the identity of the individual and determine the cause of death.
At this time, no further information is available for release. The Gallia County Sheriff’s Office assures the public that they will provide updates as the investigation progresses.
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