Skeletal Remains Found on St. Simons Island

ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. — An investigation is underway after skeletal remains believed to be human were discovered in a wooded area on St. Simons Island Thursday afternoon.

According to the Glynn County Police Department, officers were called to a wooded area near Wellness Way at approximately 3:30 p.m. on October 1 after receiving a report of possible human remains. When officers arrived, they located remains in what police described as a skeletal state.

Detectives and crime scene personnel responded and began processing the area. Investigators canvassed the surrounding woods while searching for evidence and any additional information that could help determine what happened and how long the remains may have been there.

At this time, authorities have not publicly identified the deceased or released information about a possible cause or manner of death. The remains are being sent to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Crime Lab for forensic examination and assistance with identification.

Police say the investigation remains active. Additional details are expected to be released as investigators develop more information.

How to help

Anyone who may have information connected to the discovery is asked to contact the Glynn County Police Department's non-emergency line at 912-554-3645. Anonymous information can be provided through Silent Witness at 912-264-1333.

The Local Lowdown will continue following this developing investigation and provide updates as additional information is released.