Human Remains Found at Vacant Detroit Home

Human remains were discovered by construction workers behind a garage at a vacant home on Detroit's west side on Monday afternoon. The remains, partially buried and wrapped in a burlap bag or tarp, were found in a shallow grave at the 19700 block of Woodingham Drive. Detroit Police, along with the FBI, are investigating, and the Wayne County Medical Examiner’s Office is working to confirm if the remains are human and determine the cause of death. The body is believed to belong to a small-statured individual, though age and gender remain undetermined. The investigation involves multiple units, including homicide and missing persons, as the cold weather poses challenges for excavation. The homeowner had hired the construction crew for renovations, but any connection to the remains is currently unknown.