Investigators say the remains are human, and that deputies are expected to be in the area for "an extended period of time investigating"

The Cass County Sheriff's Office says human remains were found by a mushroom hunter south of Belton Monday afternoon.Investigators say the remains are human, and that deputies are expected to be in the area for "an extended period of time investigating."They were found at about 3:40 p.m. near East 233rd and State Route Y.According to the Cass County Sheriff, as of Monday night, they haven't found enough bones to make a complete skeleton. But they do have enough to know the remains belong to a human. Cadaver dogs will be on scene Tuesday to help search for more remains. Police said there are no further details at this time. The age, race and sex of the victim is not yet known. For free news updates on the go, download the KMBC 9 News app

The Cass County Sheriff's Office says human remains were found by a mushroom hunter south of Belton Monday afternoon.


Investigators say the remains are human, and that deputies are expected to be in the area for "an extended period of time investigating."

They were found at about 3:40 p.m. near East 233rd and State Route Y.

According to the Cass County Sheriff, as of Monday night, they haven't found enough bones to make a complete skeleton. But they do have enough to know the remains belong to a human.

Cadaver dogs will be on scene Tuesday to help search for more remains.

Police said there are no further details at this time. The age, race and sex of the victim is not yet known.

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