Cumberland County, NJ — New Jersey State Police are investigating the discovery of human skeletal remains found in the woods of rural Cumberland County. The remains were located near Lebanon Road in Deerfield Township in early March, prompting authorities to launch an ongoing investigation. At this time, police have not released any details about the gender, age, or cause of death of the individual whose remains were found.
The investigation remains active as authorities work to identify the remains and determine the circumstances surrounding the death. This discovery adds to the growing number of cold cases involving unidentified human remains in New Jersey. There are approximately 450 active cases of missing and unidentified persons in the state, dating back to the 1970s. Advances in DNA technology and forensic science have become critical tools in solving these long-unsolved cases, offering new hope for justice and closure for families.
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