DNA Identifies Remains of Michael Benjamin Davis

Authorities have identified human remains found in Platteville, Wisconsin, as Michael Benjamin Davis, a man from South Carolina who went missing in the late 1980s. The identification was made possible through DNA testing and genealogy work, with the coroner's office noting the case was suspected of being a homicide, though the cause of death remains undetermined. Meanwhile, a separate investigation is underway in Jackson County, where female human remains were discovered along a trail, classified as a death investigation. In Houston, possible human remains were found near Little White Oak Bayou, also pending identification and cause of death determination. Additionally, deputies in Fayette County, Ohio, are examining skeletal remains discovered near Interstate 71, with identity and cause of death currently unknown. These cases highlight ongoing efforts in forensic investigations across various jurisdictions.