The Henry County Sheriff’s Office are asking for patience as they attempt to identify skeletal remains found in rural Henry County. In a statement released by Chief Ben Franklin indicated that the remains and ‘other items’ found at the scene are being examined in order to determine the identity of the person found. From the Henry County Sheriff’s Office release:
“In an effort for public transparency we would like to provide an update into the death investigation in which human remains were located in rural Kewanee on 03/10/24.
We ask for your patience and understanding as these types of incidents take time to complete. It involves multiple agencies and various resources all while being discreet to maintain the integrity of an active investigation.
The skeletal remains and other items collected at the scene are being tested. We will exhaust any and all resources to obtain identification of the victim. We are committed to bringing closure to the victim’s family and friends.
As more information is developed we will be as transparent as possible in providing updates.”
