[UPDATE: Monday] Human Remains Discovered in the River Near Stafford Sunday

A person canoeing on the Eel River discovered skeletal remains today near Stafford, confirmed Corp. Bryan Waxler of the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Department.

About noon, the department received the report of the findings. A deputy was sent to the scene to confirm. After seeing the remains he requested the Coroner.

Staff from the Coroner’s Office arrived on scene and collected the remains. “They used a jet ski to get access to the remains,” Waxler explained.

The situation is under investigation. We will request more information from the Coroner’s Office tomorrow.
UPDATE 11:37 p.m. Monday: Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office press release:

On May 15, 2016 at about 1:00 PM the Sheriff’s Office was notified by a person canoeing on the Eel River of possible human remains found on the Shively side of the Eel River near Stafford. Deputies responded to the location and were able to confirm that the remains were of human origin.

A Sheriff’s Detective and Deputy Coroner responded to the scene. The remains are described as mostly skeletal. Due to the extreme decomposition of the body, it is unknown if the remains are male or female at this time. Further examination by a pathologist or anthropologist may be needed before we have any further information to release.

Anyone with further information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Sheriff’s Office.

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LeAnna Carson-Hansen
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LeAnna Carson-Hansen
7 years ago

May the remains be identified and the family given closure for their lost loved one. May the person who discovered the remains be given comfort and the authorities much guidance in the identification of the lost one.

Erin
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Erin
7 years ago

Beautiful said… much love to all.

Lorrell Malotte
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Lorrell Malotte
7 years ago

Amen!

Vermin Supreme
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7 years ago

Wonder who this could be…

G-ma
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G-ma
7 years ago

Very sorry to the family.alot of strange things are going on around here lately.please take care pay attention and watch the road.and let’s try to watch out for each other

Trish
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Trish
7 years ago

Im really hoping its my sister danielle as we have found just a skull so far. Or hopefully its shiela franks as she was also last seen by jimmy jones. Both my sister and shiela are missing and last seen with jimmy jones. I pray everyday someone will say something.

Angela Winters
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Angela Winters
7 years ago
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I have been following the story of your missing sister for years from my home here in Texas, sharing all the information posted and praying that all of the loose ends would fit together, there would be a timeline, including events leading up to and including her murder, and, of course, identification, apprehension and sentencing of the person or people responsible. I hope this awful discovery brings a little more light.

l-b
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l-b
7 years ago
Reply to  Angela Winters

Me too. It was my first thought when I saw this story. I hope the families get some closure and some much needed justice!!

Liz
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Liz
7 years ago
Reply to  Trish

I too thought of the two young woman. I also thought of the older man who disappeared with no shoes on. I know this will be a step in closure for a family. My heart saddens with our missing neighbors.

Kasia Barrett
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Kasia Barrett
7 years ago

I miss Danielle I pray this is her. Xoxo I love you Nelly

Layla DiStefano
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Layla DiStefano
7 years ago

Am I the only one who can’t see the updated press release?

No Name
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No Name
7 years ago

HCSO Press release?

Ltd
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Ltd
7 years ago
Reply to  Kym Kemp

Thank you!

Curious
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Curious
7 years ago

Slightly off-topic but what ever happened with the remains found on Halloween down by Piercy a few years back? Sneaker poking out of ground. Still no word on DNA? It’s been a while….