Crime & Safety

Police: Skeletal Remains Belong to Adult Male

A body was found in the woods near Overlea High School Monday afternoon.

Police have released new information regarding skeletal remains found in the woods near Overlea High School Monday afternoon.

The body has been tentatively identified as that of an adult male, according to a news release sent by the police agency.

"Police detectives are waiting for DNA confirmation of the man's identity. There are no signs of foul play," the release states.

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As previously reported by Patch, skeletal remains were found in a wooded area near Overlea High School around 1:26 p.m. Feb. 25.

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