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Police investigating after skeletal remains found in backyard of Detroit home

Police are investigating after human skeletal remains were found in the backyard of a Detroit home Wednesday night. 

Detroit police confirmed that skeletal remains were found in the backyard of a residence in the 20400 block of Terrell Avenue near 8 Mile Road and Van Dyke Avenue. 

Investigators said the remains will be sent to the medical examiner's office to determine the cause of death. 

This is a developing story. Stay with CBS News Detroit for the latest. 

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