Remains of 3 children found in Memphis may have been there for years, police say
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Key Points:
- Authorities are investigating the discovery of unidentified remains of three children, aged between 3 and 7, found in Memphis and believed to have been there for years.
- The initial skull was discovered on March 8 by a dog walker near a wooded area, leading to extended searches including the use of a K-9 cadaver dog and camera inspections of drainage pipes.
- Additional remains, including another skull and 14 bones, were found between April 1 and 2 in the drainage system, prompting a large-scale search involving about 170 personnel from various agencies.
- The cause of death remains undetermined, and the children are not linked to any missing persons reports in Memphis; authorities urge anyone with information about missing children in the area to come forward.
- Officials emphasize there is no active threat to the public and are utilizing numerous resources to identify the children and bring closure to the investigation.
