Press Release 11-9-2019 Historical Human Artifacts Located

In the afternoon of 11-9-2019 a family hiking along the river south and west of the Yellowbanks area located what are believed to be historical human remains.

Several pieces of bone and a partial human skull were found in and along the water.

Investigating Madison County Sheriff’s deputies made a preliminary determination of age and origin. Further investigation will be made with the aid of forensic and anthropologic experts to attempt scientific determination of age and origin.

No foul play is suspected and at this point there is no known connection to any active criminal investigation.