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Human remains found by kids on Connecticut River island identified as Brian Cornwell of Greenfield

Human remains found on Connecticut River island belong to Greenfield man Brian Cornwell
Human remains found on Connecticut River island belong to Greenfield man Brian Cornwell 00:29

GREENFIELD - Greenfield police say human remains found by campers belonged to a missing man.

On August 23, a group of children in a summer program found the bones while exploring an island between Greenfield and Montague off the Connecticut River.

The medical examiner identified the remains as those of 57-year-old Brian Cornwell, who was reported missing in December 2020.

The cause of death is still under investigation.

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