Pennsylvania State Police have discovered skeletal human remains in a wooded area of West Hanover Township, Dauphin County, and investigators say they do not currently believe the case is criminal.
Troopers from the Harrisburg station responded to Berkstone Circle on Thursday (March 12) at around 7 p.m. after receiving a report of found human remains. Officers were led to a wooded area north of Kelly Drive, where they located the skeletal remains.
The Pennsylvania State Police Troop H Major Case Team was called in to help. The Dauphin County Coroner's Office also responded to the scene, forensically processed the area, and took custody of the remains.
Trooper Megan Frazer, public information officer with Pennsylvania State Police, confirmed the incident is not believed to be criminal at this time. Frazer also noted that any
The investigation remains active and ongoing. The identity of the deceased has not been released, and the cause and manner of death have not yet been determined.
Anyone with information relevant to the case can contact the Dauphin County Coroner's Office directly.