Tennessee police investigate after finding bones believed to be from three children
The Guardian • • nation
Key Points:
- Memphis police discovered the remains of three children, estimated to be between three and seven years old, in woodland near Hickory Hill, southeast of Memphis, Tennessee.
- The remains were found after an anonymous tip on March 8 led to the discovery of a possible human skull, followed by further searches revealing additional bones in a drainage pipe.
- Police Chief Cerelyn “CJ” Davis described the situation as heartbreaking and disturbing, emphasizing efforts to identify the children and bring closure to the case.
- Investigators have not found any matching missing persons reports in the local area, suggesting the children may not have been reported missing locally.
- An ongoing investigation aims to determine the identities of the children and the circumstances surrounding their deaths, with police urging anyone with information to come forward.
