Authorities in Durham have confirmed that human remains were located in Pickering on Monday morning. The discovery was made in the vicinity of William Jackson Drive and Taunton Road West, close to Brock Road.
Law enforcement officials have taken the remains to a facility for further examination through an autopsy. At this stage, the identity of the individual has not been established, and DNA testing is currently underway.
The investigation into this matter is still in progress, with authorities working diligently to uncover more information.