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Human remains found in burned vehicle on Cape Cod, investigation underway

Human remains were found in a burned vehicle in Sandwich, prompting an investigation.
Authorities reassure the public of safety despite the discovery.

A couple renovating their new home found a body in the attic, reviving a 15-year-old mystery

A couple in France discovered human remains in their attic while renovating their newly purchased home.

Officials investigate after human bones found near Line fire area

Human bones discovered near Highway 330 are under investigation but are not believed to be related to the recent Line fire.

Skeletal remains found in mountains during wildfire evacuations, California cops say

Human skeletal remains found in an area affected by wildfire; identity and cause of death are currently under investigation.

Human remains found in Calif. canyon after long search for missing men

Human remains were found in a canyon, leading to concerns about two missing men from Stanislaus County who disappeared in March.

Third set of bones, presumably human, found in Brooklyn Bridge Park

Repeated discoveries of bone fragments in Brooklyn Bridge Park raise concerns about safety and historical context.

Human remains found in burned vehicle on Cape Cod, investigation underway

Human remains were found in a burned vehicle in Sandwich, prompting an investigation.
Authorities reassure the public of safety despite the discovery.

A couple renovating their new home found a body in the attic, reviving a 15-year-old mystery

A couple in France discovered human remains in their attic while renovating their newly purchased home.

Officials investigate after human bones found near Line fire area

Human bones discovered near Highway 330 are under investigation but are not believed to be related to the recent Line fire.

Skeletal remains found in mountains during wildfire evacuations, California cops say

Human skeletal remains found in an area affected by wildfire; identity and cause of death are currently under investigation.

Human remains found in Calif. canyon after long search for missing men

Human remains were found in a canyon, leading to concerns about two missing men from Stanislaus County who disappeared in March.

Third set of bones, presumably human, found in Brooklyn Bridge Park

Repeated discoveries of bone fragments in Brooklyn Bridge Park raise concerns about safety and historical context.
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Police issue update on discovery of human remains and bones' in Thamesmead

Police found human remains in Thamesmead, but there is no evidence of suspicious circumstances surrounding the discovery.

'Human remains and bones' found in leafy south-east London street

Suspicious human remains were found in Thamesmead, prompting a police investigation.
Forensics are working to determine the origins of the suspected remains.

Police investigate reports of 'human remains and bones' in Thamesmead

Police are investigating suspected human remains found in Thamesmead, with forensic examination ongoing.
A cordon is in place during the investigation of the reported human bones.

Police issue update on discovery of human remains and bones' in Thamesmead

Police found human remains in Thamesmead, but there is no evidence of suspicious circumstances surrounding the discovery.

'Human remains and bones' found in leafy south-east London street

Suspicious human remains were found in Thamesmead, prompting a police investigation.
Forensics are working to determine the origins of the suspected remains.

Police investigate reports of 'human remains and bones' in Thamesmead

Police are investigating suspected human remains found in Thamesmead, with forensic examination ongoing.
A cordon is in place during the investigation of the reported human bones.
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Missing 31-year-old N.H. woman found dead in Mass.

Justina Steffy's remains were found in Warwick, Massachusetts, after she was reported missing from Keene, New Hampshire.

Modern day grave robbers are using emojis and codewords to secretly trade real human bones

Online grave robbery thrives as bone collectors exploit legal loopholes in Australia.
Internet enables widespread trade and connection among collectors of human remains.

Bone of contention: Rijksmuseum and Church disagree on final resting place of Dutch privateer's remains

The remains of Piet Hein should be returned to his grave for ethical and cultural respect, according to church officials.

Peer demands ban on sale of ancestral remains after auction lists shrunken heads

Proposed auction of human remains sparked outrage, leading to calls for legal change to prevent commodification and disrespect of ancestral remains.
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Human Remains Found at Brooklyn Bridge Park in Fourth Discovery in Recent Months

Repeated discoveries of human remains at Brooklyn Bridge Park have raised community safety concerns and questions about potential connections between the incidents.
from NBC New York
1 month ago

NYPD investigating human remains found at Brooklyn Bridge Park for a 4th time

Numerous discoveries of human remains at Brooklyn Bridge Park raise concerns and questions about safety and the circumstances surrounding these incidents.
from Brooklyn Eagle
7 months ago

A human head was found in an apartment refrigerator. The resident is charged with murder

Man charged with murder after human remains found in NYC apartment refrigerator.

Human Remains Found at Brooklyn Bridge Park in Fourth Discovery in Recent Months

Repeated discoveries of human remains at Brooklyn Bridge Park have raised community safety concerns and questions about potential connections between the incidents.

NYPD investigating human remains found at Brooklyn Bridge Park for a 4th time

Numerous discoveries of human remains at Brooklyn Bridge Park raise concerns and questions about safety and the circumstances surrounding these incidents.

A human head was found in an apartment refrigerator. The resident is charged with murder

Man charged with murder after human remains found in NYC apartment refrigerator.
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A fire that burned for 4 days after Texas pipeline explosion has finally gone out

A pipeline fire in Deer Park, Texas, is under criminal investigation after human remains were found in a nearby SUV linked to the incident.

Bone fragments found at NYC waterfront park in third chilling discovery near carousel

Multiple possible human remains discovered in Brooklyn Bridge Park raise concerns about safety and the circumstances surrounding these findings.

A fire that burned for 4 days after Texas pipeline explosion has finally gone out

A pipeline fire in Deer Park, Texas, is under criminal investigation after human remains were found in a nearby SUV linked to the incident.

Bone fragments found at NYC waterfront park in third chilling discovery near carousel

Multiple possible human remains discovered in Brooklyn Bridge Park raise concerns about safety and the circumstances surrounding these findings.
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Battle of Waterloo dig uncovers horror of severed limbs and shot horses

The excavation at Waterloo reveals the brutal aftermath of battle with severed limbs and euthanized horses, underscoring the human cost of war.

Mystery bones discovered by workers digging up road in historic Sussex city

Human remains were discovered during roadworks in Chichester, leading to an ongoing police investigation.

Human remains dating back 2,500 years discovered in Northern Ireland bog

Well-preserved ancient human remains dating back potentially 2,500 years have been discovered in a bog in Northern Ireland.
The skeletal remains are believed to be from a male aged between 13 to 17 years of age at the time of death.

Battle of Waterloo dig uncovers horror of severed limbs and shot horses

The excavation at Waterloo reveals the brutal aftermath of battle with severed limbs and euthanized horses, underscoring the human cost of war.

Mystery bones discovered by workers digging up road in historic Sussex city

Human remains were discovered during roadworks in Chichester, leading to an ongoing police investigation.

Human remains dating back 2,500 years discovered in Northern Ireland bog

Well-preserved ancient human remains dating back potentially 2,500 years have been discovered in a bog in Northern Ireland.
The skeletal remains are believed to be from a male aged between 13 to 17 years of age at the time of death.
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from Huntington, NY Patch
2 months ago
New York City

Man Arrested In Connection With Human Remains Found In Suitcase On LI: SCPD

A man was arrested in connection with human remains found in a suitcase in Huntington, NY, prompting further investigation into the case.

Man arrested in Kern County after reportedly picking up and chewing severed human leg

The man was arrested for allegedly chewing and biting a severed human leg at the site of a train collision.
Construction workers witnessed the disturbing scene and reported the incident, leading to the man's arrest.

Man Arrested In Connection With Human Remains Found In Suitcase On LI: SCPD

A man was arrested in connection with human remains found in a suitcase in Huntington, NY, prompting further investigation into the case.

Man arrested in Kern County after reportedly picking up and chewing severed human leg

The man was arrested for allegedly chewing and biting a severed human leg at the site of a train collision.
Construction workers witnessed the disturbing scene and reported the incident, leading to the man's arrest.
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Human remains identified as those of couple killed at nudist ranch

Human remains of a couple suspected to be murdered were found beneath the accused's home, confirming their tragic fate.

More human remains found in Greater Manchester torso investigation

More human remains found in connection to a murder investigation in Greater Manchester involving a man in his 60s.

Two arrested on suspicion of murder after human remains found in Croydon park

Two individuals arrested for suspicion of murder after human remains discovered in Croydon park.
Remains believed to belong to one victim, with police working on identification and conducting a post-mortem examination.

Murder investigation launched as human remains found in park in south London

Human remains confirmed in south London park, likely from one victim.
Murder investigation ongoing, with forensic analysis and post-mortem examination pending.

Police launch murder inquiry after remains found in Croydon park

Police are conducting a murder investigation after human remains were found in a park in south London.
Forensic analysis and postmortem examination are underway to identify the victim.

Human remains identified as those of couple killed at nudist ranch

Human remains of a couple suspected to be murdered were found beneath the accused's home, confirming their tragic fate.

More human remains found in Greater Manchester torso investigation

More human remains found in connection to a murder investigation in Greater Manchester involving a man in his 60s.

Two arrested on suspicion of murder after human remains found in Croydon park

Two individuals arrested for suspicion of murder after human remains discovered in Croydon park.
Remains believed to belong to one victim, with police working on identification and conducting a post-mortem examination.

Murder investigation launched as human remains found in park in south London

Human remains confirmed in south London park, likely from one victim.
Murder investigation ongoing, with forensic analysis and post-mortem examination pending.

Police launch murder inquiry after remains found in Croydon park

Police are conducting a murder investigation after human remains were found in a park in south London.
Forensic analysis and postmortem examination are underway to identify the victim.
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from The Mirror US
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Cops make grim find of bones along Brooklyn shoreline for third time in a month

Three discoveries of human remains in Brooklyn Bridge Park in one month raise concerns and confusion among authorities and visitors.

More skeletal human remains found in Brooklyn Bridge Park days after initial discovery * Brooklyn Paper

More human remains were recently found in Brooklyn Bridge Park, following an earlier discovery of skeletal remains in the same location.

Cops make grim find of bones along Brooklyn shoreline for third time in a month

Three discoveries of human remains in Brooklyn Bridge Park in one month raise concerns and confusion among authorities and visitors.

More skeletal human remains found in Brooklyn Bridge Park days after initial discovery * Brooklyn Paper

More human remains were recently found in Brooklyn Bridge Park, following an earlier discovery of skeletal remains in the same location.
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3 more sets of remains tied to the 1921 Tulsa race riots found with gunshot wounds

The ongoing investigation into the Tulsa race riots underscores the historical trauma of racial violence and the need for accountability.
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Police confirm bones found on Seaburn beach on Good Friday are human'

Human bones discovered at a beach in Sunderland
Police treating discoveries as unexplained

Police recover another body and quantity of human ashes' from Hull funeral home

Police recovered bodies and human ashes from a funeral director in Hull.
Two individuals arrested for various charges have been released on bail.

Disembodied arm and leg found by kids walking to school on Long Island: cops

A girl found a severed arm and led to the discovery of a disembodied leg nearby.
Authorities are investigating the troubling find as a homicide.

Police confirm bones found on Seaburn beach on Good Friday are human'

Human bones discovered at a beach in Sunderland
Police treating discoveries as unexplained

Police recover another body and quantity of human ashes' from Hull funeral home

Police recovered bodies and human ashes from a funeral director in Hull.
Two individuals arrested for various charges have been released on bail.

Disembodied arm and leg found by kids walking to school on Long Island: cops

A girl found a severed arm and led to the discovery of a disembodied leg nearby.
Authorities are investigating the troubling find as a homicide.
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East Bay man charged with killing Capitola girlfriend pleads not guilty

Theobald Lengyel pleaded not guilty to charges of killing Alice Alyx Kamakaokalani Herrmann, his Capitola girlfriend.
Human remains believed to be Herrmann's were found in Tilden Regional Park.
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Doomed US lander crushes hopes for first European tech on the Moon

The Peregrine lunar lander is set to crash back to Earth after a critical loss of propellant shortly after launch.
The lander was carrying the first piece of European technology to touch down on the moon and the human remains of British author Sir Arthur Charles Clarke.

Navajo Nation objects to a plan to send human remains to the moon

The Navajo Nation is criticizing a plan to deposit human remains on the moon, calling it a desecration of the sacred celestial body.
The mission to land a craft on the moon and deposit human remains is being conducted by a private company, not NASA.
Celestis, one of the companies sending payloads to the moon, disagrees with the Navajo Nation's concerns and believes religious objections should not hinder space exploration.

Doomed US lander crushes hopes for first European tech on the Moon

The Peregrine lunar lander is set to crash back to Earth after a critical loss of propellant shortly after launch.
The lander was carrying the first piece of European technology to touch down on the moon and the human remains of British author Sir Arthur Charles Clarke.

Navajo Nation objects to a plan to send human remains to the moon

The Navajo Nation is criticizing a plan to deposit human remains on the moon, calling it a desecration of the sacred celestial body.
The mission to land a craft on the moon and deposit human remains is being conducted by a private company, not NASA.
Celestis, one of the companies sending payloads to the moon, disagrees with the Navajo Nation's concerns and believes religious objections should not hinder space exploration.
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#years

Germany's oldest convicted former Nazi camp guard dies aged 102

Lars Kraume's Measures of Men tells the story of a German ethnologist who travels to what was German South West Africa in the early 1900s to study the country's indigenous peoples and harvest their skulls.The film was released in German cinemas on March 23th and has also been the subject of special screenings, including in schools and the Bundestag lower house of parliament.

Archaeologists found evidence of trepanation on medieval woman's skull

Scientists analyzed the skull of a medieval woman who once lived in central Italy and found evidence that she experienced at least two brain surgeries consistent with the practice of trepanation, according to a recent paper published in the International Journal of Osteoarchaeology.It's one of the few archaeological pieces of evidence of trepanation being performed on early medieval women yet found, although why the woman in question was subjected to such a risky invasive surgical procedure remains speculative.

The Human Mole' forensics expert who could hold key to Nicola Bulley's disappearance

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email The mystery of a missing mother-of-two who disappeared while walking her dog has captured the nation's attention, with no hint of an answer in sight.Nicola Bulley vanished on a riverside path in Lancashire nearly two weeks ago, and now a man dubbed the 'Human Mole' is hoping to help find out what happened.

Leah Croucher funeral procession will be public for people to pay respects

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The family of Leah Croucher have said her funeral procession will be public to give people an opportunity to pay their respects.Ms Croucher was a missing person for more than three years before police confirmed in October 2022 that human remains found in the loft space at a house in Furzton, Milton Keynes, belonged to the 19-year-old.

First female Civil Defence dog handler says canine partner works for my love'

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The first fully-trained female dog handler for the Civil Defence has said she was stalking the K9 unit for years before finally picking up her qualification.

Mourners to pay respects to Leah Croucher during public funeral procession

Mourners can pay their respects to Leah Croucher at a public funeral procession through her home city on Friday, just over four years since she went missing.Thames Valley Police said a cortege is due to depart from White Horse Drive, Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes, at approximately 10.50am, followed by a private service for friends and family in Crownhill Crematorium.

Germany's oldest convicted former Nazi camp guard dies aged 102

Lars Kraume's Measures of Men tells the story of a German ethnologist who travels to what was German South West Africa in the early 1900s to study the country's indigenous peoples and harvest their skulls.The film was released in German cinemas on March 23th and has also been the subject of special screenings, including in schools and the Bundestag lower house of parliament.

Archaeologists found evidence of trepanation on medieval woman's skull

Scientists analyzed the skull of a medieval woman who once lived in central Italy and found evidence that she experienced at least two brain surgeries consistent with the practice of trepanation, according to a recent paper published in the International Journal of Osteoarchaeology.It's one of the few archaeological pieces of evidence of trepanation being performed on early medieval women yet found, although why the woman in question was subjected to such a risky invasive surgical procedure remains speculative.

The Human Mole' forensics expert who could hold key to Nicola Bulley's disappearance

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email The mystery of a missing mother-of-two who disappeared while walking her dog has captured the nation's attention, with no hint of an answer in sight.Nicola Bulley vanished on a riverside path in Lancashire nearly two weeks ago, and now a man dubbed the 'Human Mole' is hoping to help find out what happened.

Leah Croucher funeral procession will be public for people to pay respects

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The family of Leah Croucher have said her funeral procession will be public to give people an opportunity to pay their respects.Ms Croucher was a missing person for more than three years before police confirmed in October 2022 that human remains found in the loft space at a house in Furzton, Milton Keynes, belonged to the 19-year-old.

First female Civil Defence dog handler says canine partner works for my love'

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The first fully-trained female dog handler for the Civil Defence has said she was stalking the K9 unit for years before finally picking up her qualification.

Mourners to pay respects to Leah Croucher during public funeral procession

Mourners can pay their respects to Leah Croucher at a public funeral procession through her home city on Friday, just over four years since she went missing.Thames Valley Police said a cortege is due to depart from White Horse Drive, Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes, at approximately 10.50am, followed by a private service for friends and family in Crownhill Crematorium.
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Skeletal remains found in Lake Mead's Calville Bay identified as 1970s drowning victim

Human remains discovered in Lake Mead in October have been identified as a 39-year-old man who is believed to have drowned in the reservoir nearly five decades ago, officials announced Tuesday.Medical examiners determined the remains belong to Donald Smith, a Las Vegas resident who reportedly drowned in April 1974, the Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner said in a release.

"Nothing is replacing human designers in our lifetimes" says commenter

In this week's comments update, readers are discussing an opinion piece that claims "AI is putting our jobs as architects unquestionably at risk".In the opinion piece, AI author and Florida International University professor Neil Leach writes "architects urgently need to get to grips with the existential threat posed by AI" or risk "sleepwalking into oblivion".

No remains found despite reports of discovery linked to Peter Falconio police

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Police have denied any human remains have been found despite reports linking an alleged discovery to missing British backpacker Peter Falconio.The 28-year-old was murdered on a remote stretch of highway near Barrow Creek, about 200 miles north of Alice Springs in the Northern Territory, on July 14 2001.

Human remains found in garbage bag in West Side alley

Chicago police said human remains were discovered Tuesday morning inside of a garbage bag left in a West Side alley.About 7 a.m., remains were discovered in a garbage bag left in an alley in the 4800 block of West Walton Street in the West Garfield Park neighborhood.Chicago police were conducting a death investigation pending autopsy results.
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Mourners line streets to say goodbye to Leah Croucher

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Mourners were in tears as they lined the roads to pay their respects to Leah Croucher as her funeral took place.Ms Croucher vanished on February 15 2019, and police confirmed in October 2022 that human remains found in the loft of a house in Furzton, Milton Keynes, belonged to the 19-year-old.

Sniffer dogs offer hope in waning rescue efforts in Turkey

Peter Pan, a dog that is part of a USAID rescue crew in Turkey, scrambles over piles of debris, sniffing for the scent of any survivors stuck inside.Jason Beaubien/NPR A U.S.-based search and rescue team that's flown to Turkey in response to the earthquakes has just one goal: to find people alive, days after the initial 7.8 magnitude quake struck the region on Monday, February 6. "We're here to effect the rescues of people deeply entombed in reinforced concrete structures," says John Morrison with USAID's Fairfax, Virginia International Urban Search and Rescue Team.

Three bodies recovered in remote San Bernardino County area linked to missing persons report

Three sets of human remains discovered in a remote area near Barstow last month are believed to be linked to a missing persons report filed in July, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.Authorities identified one of the victims as Enrique Saltos Gallegos, a 38-year-old resident of Nuevo in Riverside County who was reported missing in July, according to a sheriff's department news release.

In Forests Full of Mines, Ukrainians Find Mushrooms and Resilience

ZDVYZHIVKA, Ukraine  Deep in a pine forest to the north of Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital, a beautiful mushroom warmed its brown cap in the gentle autumn sun  it was an all but irresistible scene for Ukrainian mushroom hunters.But all around there was danger.Cut through the mossy forest floor were line after line of trenches from the battle for Kyiv last winter, and countless mines and unexploded projectiles.

Police identify remains of four men found following mill fire

The remains of four men found following a mill fire have been identified after police travelled to Vietnam to collect DNA samples.Specialist officers began searching Bismark House Mill, in Oldham, Greater Manchester, in July after human remains were found by demolition workers following a blaze on May 7. On Friday, Greater Manchester Police said the men had been identified as Cuong Van Chu, 39, Uoc Van Nguyen, 31, Duong Van Nguyen, 29, and 21-year-old Nam Thanh Le.

Mourners line streets to say goodbye to Leah Croucher

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Mourners were in tears as they lined the roads to pay their respects to Leah Croucher as her funeral took place.Ms Croucher vanished on February 15 2019, and police confirmed in October 2022 that human remains found in the loft of a house in Furzton, Milton Keynes, belonged to the 19-year-old.

Sniffer dogs offer hope in waning rescue efforts in Turkey

Peter Pan, a dog that is part of a USAID rescue crew in Turkey, scrambles over piles of debris, sniffing for the scent of any survivors stuck inside.Jason Beaubien/NPR A U.S.-based search and rescue team that's flown to Turkey in response to the earthquakes has just one goal: to find people alive, days after the initial 7.8 magnitude quake struck the region on Monday, February 6. "We're here to effect the rescues of people deeply entombed in reinforced concrete structures," says John Morrison with USAID's Fairfax, Virginia International Urban Search and Rescue Team.

Three bodies recovered in remote San Bernardino County area linked to missing persons report

Three sets of human remains discovered in a remote area near Barstow last month are believed to be linked to a missing persons report filed in July, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.Authorities identified one of the victims as Enrique Saltos Gallegos, a 38-year-old resident of Nuevo in Riverside County who was reported missing in July, according to a sheriff's department news release.

In Forests Full of Mines, Ukrainians Find Mushrooms and Resilience

ZDVYZHIVKA, Ukraine  Deep in a pine forest to the north of Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital, a beautiful mushroom warmed its brown cap in the gentle autumn sun  it was an all but irresistible scene for Ukrainian mushroom hunters.But all around there was danger.Cut through the mossy forest floor were line after line of trenches from the battle for Kyiv last winter, and countless mines and unexploded projectiles.

Police identify remains of four men found following mill fire

The remains of four men found following a mill fire have been identified after police travelled to Vietnam to collect DNA samples.Specialist officers began searching Bismark House Mill, in Oldham, Greater Manchester, in July after human remains were found by demolition workers following a blaze on May 7. On Friday, Greater Manchester Police said the men had been identified as Cuong Van Chu, 39, Uoc Van Nguyen, 31, Duong Van Nguyen, 29, and 21-year-old Nam Thanh Le.
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Boston cops find more human remains in condo where dead infant had been found in freezer

More human remains were found Friday in a gruesome Boston condo where police had already discovered a dead infant.Investigators discovered the "human fetus or infant" remains in a freezer Thursday while searching the South Boston apartment.Police did not say where in the apartment they discovered "what appears to be additional human remains" on Friday.
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