Remains of 3 Children Found in Memphis Woods May Have Been There for Years
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Skeletal remains of three children aged 3 to 7 were discovered in southeast Memphis woods after a dog walker found a skull, prompting a police investigation.
- Police have found a second skull and 14 additional bones, believing the remains have been in the area for several years.
- Investigators are conducting an extensive search of the wooded area near Ridge Meadow Parkway, using trained dogs, cameras, and examining drainage pipes.
- Authorities have not identified the children or determined the cause of death, and they are exploring missing person reports with no immediate matches.
- The investigation involves around 170 personnel, including the FBI, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, and forensic experts, with police urging the public for information.
