Remains of 3 children found in Memphis woods may have been there several 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 investigation began after a skull was found near a wooded area by a dog walker on March 8, leading to further searches including the discovery of another skull and additional bones in a drainage system.
- Approximately 170 personnel from multiple agencies, including the FBI and search and rescue teams, have been involved in the ongoing search for more evidence to identify the deceased children.
- The cause of death remains undetermined, and authorities have stated there is no active threat to the public, noting the children are not among reported missing persons in the Memphis area.
- Police urge anyone with information about missing children in the area to come forward, emphasizing the emotional impact of the case and the commitment to bringing closure to the investigation.
