Human Remains Found In Citrus County Trash Can Identified

HOMOSASSA, FL — Citrus County Sheriff Mike Prendergast said Monday the skeletal remains found inside a trash can in Homosassa on Saturday were identified as Ryan Michael McClellan. McClellan, 33, was reported missing Sept. 15. Neighbors said the trash can had been left in the area since the week of Hurricane Irma on Sept. 11.

The sheriff said the case is considered an active homicide investigation. McClellan suffered trauma to his upper body, deputies said. Dental records were used to identify the remains found on a wooded lot off American Avocet Point in Homosassa. The location is about half a mile from his residence, deputies said.

McClellan has two daughters and had worked for Halliburton in the past, frequently traveling overseas.

Anyone with information as to the identity of the person or persons who left the trash can or any suspicious people or vehicles seen in that area are asked to contact 352-726-1121 and ask to speak with the on-call major crimes detective. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-888-ANY-TIPS or go to their website at www.crimestopperscitrus.com and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $3,000.

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