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Human remains found in Northeast Philadelphia, police say

Digital Brief: Jan. 4, 2024 (AM)
Digital Brief: Jan. 4, 2024 (AM) 02:57

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Human remains were found in a swampy area next to the Delaware River in Northeast Philadelphia on Thursday, police said. 

The remains were found on the 7300 block of Milnor Street just before 2 p.m. behind a construction site while the water department was digging in the area, authorities said. 

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Police said the medical examiner will have to determine the cause of death to see if any foul play was involved. 

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