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Iredell detectives find human remains behind home near Statesville

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Detectives identified skeletonized human remains Wednesday behind a residence west of Statesville.

The person had been deceased for a while, according to a news release from the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office.

Detectives located the remains at 2336 Newton Drive, and an autopsy and medical examination were scheduled.

Detectives are continuing to investigate.

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Abby Pender
The Charlotte Observer
Abby Pender is a recent graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a metro intern for The Charlotte Observer.
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