Skeletal Remains Found, Could Solve Mystery
Megan Heidlberg
WNEG News CHANNEL 32
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Athens, Georgia (US):
It was supposed to be typical day for construction crews. An area of land off North Ave. in Athens has been vacant for a few years.
Crews were clearing the brush to make room for development. But around 11:30 Wednesday morning the construction site turned into a crime scene. Mingled in with the dirt and leaves, a bull dozier operator came across skeletal remains.
"The guy who found them thought the skull was actually a mushroom," says Lt. Clarence Holeman. Police were immediately called to the scene and along with a skull, more bones were found. That's when GBI Forensic Anthropologist Rick Snow entered the picture. It's his job to determine the identity and cause of death. So far he's been able to determine the race and sex.
"There are certain characteristics on a skull and since we do have a skull it was fairly distinguishable that they belong to a black male," explains Snow.
But other than that, officers are stuck. But there may be one family who can shed some light on this case, Larry Bailey's. Mr. Bailey went missing in April of 2002. He hasn't been since. They told NewsCHANNEL 32 that they hope the remains are those of Larry's so they can finally get some closure.
Nov 11, 2005
Megan Heidlberg
WNEG News CHANNEL 32
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Athens, Georgia (US):
It was supposed to be typical day for construction crews. An area of land off North Ave. in Athens has been vacant for a few years.
Crews were clearing the brush to make room for development. But around 11:30 Wednesday morning the construction site turned into a crime scene. Mingled in with the dirt and leaves, a bull dozier operator came across skeletal remains.
"The guy who found them thought the skull was actually a mushroom," says Lt. Clarence Holeman. Police were immediately called to the scene and along with a skull, more bones were found. That's when GBI Forensic Anthropologist Rick Snow entered the picture. It's his job to determine the identity and cause of death. So far he's been able to determine the race and sex.
"There are certain characteristics on a skull and since we do have a skull it was fairly distinguishable that they belong to a black male," explains Snow.
But other than that, officers are stuck. But there may be one family who can shed some light on this case, Larry Bailey's. Mr. Bailey went missing in April of 2002. He hasn't been since. They told NewsCHANNEL 32 that they hope the remains are those of Larry's so they can finally get some closure.
Nov 11, 2005
