Authorities are investigating after evidence of human skeletal remains was discovered in Saugus woods Sunday morning, Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker and Chief Michael Ricciardelli announced.
An individual walking their dog discovered the remains in the woods off David Drive, Saugus, and notified police shortly after 10:00 a.m. The remains were transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for determination of a cause and manner of death and for identification purposes.
While this remains an active and ongoing investigation by Massachusetts State Police Detectives assigned to the District Attorney’s office and Saugus police, there is no known risk to the public.
