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Human Remains Found in Juneau Freezer
24 Jul
Summary
- Family discovered human remains while cleaning a deceased relative's home.
- The remains were found inside a chest freezer in a locked outbuilding.
- Authorities are awaiting autopsy results to confirm identity and cause of death.
In Juneau, Alaska, a family's task of cleaning out a deceased relative's home took a grim turn when they discovered human remains. The discovery was made Sunday night inside a chest freezer within a locked outbuilding on the property.
Authorities were immediately contacted by the family. Detectives are working to identify the remains, which they believe may belong to an adult male family member. However, the State Medical Examiner's Office has not yet confirmed the identity as of Tuesday.
It remains unclear how long the remains were stored in the freezer, and no missing person's report for the presumed individual had been filed. An autopsy is scheduled to determine the cause and manner of death. Police assured the public that there is no known threat.
Separately, in Queens, New York City, human remains were found inside a school chimney on June 30, prompting an investigation.
