Coroner Investigates After Hunter Finds Woman’s Remains In Lucasville
A hunter made a shocking discovery in Lucasville. According to Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman, the hunter contacted their office to report finding human remains.
Deputies and personnel from the Coroner’s office responded to the scene.
Dr. Adams, in discussions with the Montgomery County Coroner’s Office, requested the assistance of an anthropology team to assist in the investigation.
Sheriff Thoroughman stated that Mercyhurst Department of Applied Forensic Sciences out of Erie, PA, was contacted for assistance. They sent two teams, including an anthropologist and a crime scene reconstructionist from Precision Laser & Instrument Inc., to assist in the search and recovery of the remains.
Investigators confirmed that the deceased was a woman. Three rings and a watch were recovered from the scene.
The remains have been transported to Erie, PA, for further investigation, including dental and DNA testing to help identify the body.
There are multiple open cases of missing women in the area. No word yet if this discovery is believed to be linked to any of those disappearances.
