Crime & Safety

Human Skeletal Remains Found in North Kingstown Wooded Area

Police said the bones might be linked to a 2008 missing persons case.

North Kingstown police are investigating the discovery of human skeletal remains found in a heavily wooded area near Boston Neck Road and Route 138.

Police said the found remains “do not appear to be suspicious at this time.”

North Kingstown detectives and the state Medical Examiner are investigating the remains, which could be linked to a 2008 missing person case.

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Police are not identifying the person at this time.

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