Crime & Safety

Mystery Continues Surrounding Skeletal Remains Found in Backyard of Home Near Cinnaminson

Remains were found in Riverton on Monday.

While the investigation has wrapped up, investigators are no closer to identifying the skeletal remains found in a Riverton backyard on Monday, the Burlington County Times reports.

The age of the remains has led some in the neighborhood to speculate the remains belong to a Native American or a Colonial settler, according to the report.

No foul play is suspected.

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The remains were found on Monday by crews digging in the rear yard while installing a swimming pool, according to NBC 40.

Investigators are also looking into the possibility the site is an old grave site, according to the Courier Post.

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