Human skeletal remains found in northern Utah identified
BOX ELDER COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) — Human skeletal remains found in a remote wetland area in northern Utah late March have been identified, according to the Box Elder County Sheriff’s Office.
The Utah State Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the remains as Elijah Peck, 42, of Garland, Utah.
“This case is being investigated as suspicious, as is protocol when a cause of death cannot be immediately determined,” a press release from the sheriff’s office states.
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On March 30, at around 10:45 a.m., police received a report of skeletal remains found in a remote wetland area in the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge on the northwest side of Willard Bay.
Peck was reportedly last seen in May 2023 and was not reported as missing. However, the sheriff’s office said this is an ongoing investigation and that details are subject to change.
The Utah State Medical Examiner’s Office and Weber Metro CSI responded and assisted with processing the area and collecting the remains. The medical examiner’s office was able to identify the remains as Peck through dental records.
Anyone with knowledge that could help in this investigation is asked to call 435-734-6530 and leave a message with the Box Elder County Sheriff’s Office. You may also email detectives@boxeldercounty.org.
No further information is available at this time.
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