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Hunter Finds Human Remains In Forest Off Route 70

New Jersey State Police said authorities are continuing to investigate the discovery in the Brendan T. Byrne State Forest.

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Law enforcement vehicles line Route 70 in Manchester on Monday as part of an ongoing investigation into human remains found in the forest.
Law enforcement vehicles line Route 70 in Manchester on Monday as part of an ongoing investigation into human remains found in the forest. (Tri-County Scanner News)

MANCHESTER, NJ — Authorities are investigating the discovery of human remains in the woods off Route 70 in Manchester.

New Jersey State Police were called about 7 p.m. on Friday to the Brendan T. Byrne State Forest for a report of human remains found by a hunter, State Police Detective Jeffrey Lebron said Tuesday.

A large law enforcement presence was seen along Route 70 in Manchester on Monday as a search continued in the area.

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Lebron said the investigation is continuing and no additional information is available at this time.

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