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Memphis Police Find Remains Of Three Children In Long-Hidden Site
Memphis police found the remains of three children at a long-hidden site this week, officers said. Police said the remains may have been there for years. Authorities said they are investigating and working to identify the children.
Police did not immediately release additional information about the discovery. Local law enforcement typically relies on forensic testing, missing-person reports and family outreach to establish identity and time of death, a process that can take weeks or months.
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- Dog walker found a human skull near a wooded area in Memphis on March 8 and alerted police
- Searches later uncovered a second skull in the drainage system and 14 additional bones, all believed to be from three children ages 3 to 7
- About 170 personnel from Memphis police, FBI and other agencies are searching the area as investigators work to identify the victims and determine cause of death
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April 23, 2026